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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,130.88 and 470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,130.88 and 470.02 is: 648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,130.88 = 470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,130.88 = 470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,130.88 × 470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 531,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,536.22/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.74

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