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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.19, 1,130.38 and 465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.19, 1,130.38 and 465.10 is: 641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.19 : 1,130.38 = 465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.19/1,130.38 = 465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.19x = 1,130.38 × 465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.19x = 525,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,744.42/819.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.79

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