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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,130.57 and 469.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,130.57 and 469.95 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,130.57 = 469.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,130.57 = 469.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,130.57 × 469.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 531,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,311.37/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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