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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,130.88 and 470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,130.88 and 470.32 is: 649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,130.88 = 470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,130.88 = 470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,130.88 × 470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 531,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,875.48/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.20

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