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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.31, 1,134.88 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.31, 1,134.88 and 468.28 is: 646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.31 : 1,134.88 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.31/1,134.88 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.31x = 1,134.88 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.31x = 531,441.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,441.61/822.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.28

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