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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.38, 1,134.95 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.38, 1,134.95 and 468.41 is: 646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.38 : 1,134.95 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.38/1,134.95 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.38x = 1,134.95 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.38x = 531,613.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,613.91/822.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.44

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