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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.42, 1,131.03 and 470.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.42, 1,131.03 and 470.22 is: 649.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.42 : 1,131.03 = 470.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.42/1,131.03 = 470.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.42x = 1,131.03 × 470.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.42x = 531,832.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,832.93/819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.04

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