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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.15, 1,130.45 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.15, 1,130.45 and 469.83 is: 648.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.15 : 1,130.45 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.15/1,130.45 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.15x = 1,130.45 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.15x = 531,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,121.21/819.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.38

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