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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.77, 1,130.05 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.77, 1,130.05 and 469.46 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.77 : 1,130.05 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.77/1,130.05 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.77x = 1,130.05 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.77x = 530,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,506.45/818.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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