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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,130.12 and 469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,130.12 and 469.60 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,130.12 = 469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,130.12 = 469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,130.12 × 469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 530,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,704.35/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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