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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.36, 1,130.79 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.36, 1,130.79 and 470.16 is: 648.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.36 : 1,130.79 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.36/1,130.79 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.36x = 1,130.79 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.36x = 531,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,652.23/819.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.86

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