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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.82, 1,130.02 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.82, 1,130.02 and 469.50 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.82 : 1,130.02 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.82/1,130.02 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.82x = 1,130.02 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.82x = 530,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,544.39/818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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