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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.02, 1,219.42 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.02, 1,219.42 and 479.66 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.02 : 1,219.42 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.02/1,219.42 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.02x = 1,219.42 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.02x = 584,907.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,907.00/813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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