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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,130.08 and 469.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,130.08 and 469.58 is: 648.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,130.08 = 469.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,130.08 = 469.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,130.08 × 469.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 530,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,662.97/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.04

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