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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,130.27 and 464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,130.27 and 464.92 is: 641.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,130.27 = 464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,130.27 = 464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,130.27 × 464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 525,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,477.15/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.62

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