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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.26, 1,134.81 and 468.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.26, 1,134.81 and 468.31 is: 646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.26 : 1,134.81 = 468.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.26/1,134.81 = 468.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.26x = 1,134.81 × 468.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.26x = 531,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,437.20/822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.32

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