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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.17, 1,130.36 and 464.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.17, 1,130.36 and 464.96 is: 641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.17 : 1,130.36 = 464.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.17/1,130.36 = 464.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.17x = 1,130.36 × 464.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.17x = 525,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,572.69/819.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.59

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