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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,130.39 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,130.39 and 469.82 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,130.39 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,130.39 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,130.39 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 531,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,079.83/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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