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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.06, 1,130.25 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.06, 1,130.25 and 469.74 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.06 : 1,130.25 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.06/1,130.25 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.06x = 1,130.25 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.06x = 530,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,923.64/819.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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