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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,130.14 and 469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,130.14 and 469.64 is: 648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,130.14 = 469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,130.14 = 469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,130.14 × 469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 530,758.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,758.95/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.12

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