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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.30, 1,130.40 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.30, 1,130.40 and 469.92 is: 648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.30 : 1,130.40 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.30/1,130.40 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.30x = 1,130.40 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.30x = 531,197.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,197.57/819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.36

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