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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.48, 1,131 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.48, 1,131 and 470.16 is: 648.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.48 : 1,131 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.48/1,131 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.48x = 1,131 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.48x = 531,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,750.96/819.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.89

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