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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.08, 1,130.32 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.08, 1,130.32 and 469.76 is: 648.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.08 : 1,130.32 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.08/1,130.32 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.08x = 1,130.32 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.08x = 530,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,979.12/819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.26

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