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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.84, 1,129.97 and 469.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.84, 1,129.97 and 469.50 is: 647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.84 : 1,129.97 = 469.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.84/1,129.97 = 469.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.84x = 1,129.97 × 469.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.84x = 530,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,522.09/818.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.90

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