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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,130.20 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,130.20 and 469.72 is: 648.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,130.20 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,130.20 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,130.20 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 530,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,877.54/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.23

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