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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819, 1,130.31 and 469.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819, 1,130.31 and 469.77 is: 648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819 : 1,130.31 = 469.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819/1,130.31 = 469.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819x = 1,130.31 × 469.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819x = 530,985.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,985.73/819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.33

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