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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,130.36 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,130.36 and 469.80 is: 648.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,130.36 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,130.36 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,130.36 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 531,043.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,043.13/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.31

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