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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.49, 1,134.72 and 468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.49, 1,134.72 and 468.38 is: 646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.49 : 1,134.72 = 468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.49/1,134.72 = 468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.49x = 1,134.72 × 468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.49x = 531,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,482.99/822.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.19

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