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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.63, 1,135.04 and 468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.63, 1,135.04 and 468.48 is: 646.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.63 : 1,135.04 = 468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.63/1,135.04 = 468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.63x = 1,135.04 × 468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.63x = 531,744.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,744.71/822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.40

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