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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.48, 1,135.07 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.48, 1,135.07 and 468.44 is: 646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.48 : 1,135.07 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.48/1,135.07 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.48x = 1,135.07 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.48x = 531,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,704.17/822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.46

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