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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,130.56 and 470.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,130.56 and 470.04 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,130.56 = 470.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,130.56 = 470.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,130.56 × 470.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 531,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,408.42/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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