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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.77, 1,129.84 and 464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.77, 1,129.84 and 464.76 is: 641.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.77 : 1,129.84 = 464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.77/1,129.84 = 464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.77x = 1,129.84 × 464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.77x = 525,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,104.44/818.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.33

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