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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,129.88 and 464.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,129.88 and 464.85 is: 641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,129.88 = 464.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,129.88 = 464.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,129.88 × 464.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 525,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,222.70/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.34

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