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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.45, 1,130.49 and 470.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.45, 1,130.49 and 470.07 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.45 : 1,130.49 = 470.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.45/1,130.49 = 470.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.45x = 1,130.49 × 470.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.45x = 531,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,409.43/819.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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