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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.29, 1,130.66 and 469.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.29, 1,130.66 and 469.97 is: 648.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.29 : 1,130.66 = 469.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.29/1,130.66 = 469.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.29x = 1,130.66 × 469.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.29x = 531,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,368.28/819.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.58

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