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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,130.04 and 464.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,130.04 and 464.88 is: 641.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,130.04 = 464.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,130.04 = 464.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,130.04 × 464.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 525,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,333.00/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.48

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