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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,130.66 and 470.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,130.66 and 470.14 is: 648.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,130.66 = 470.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,130.66 = 470.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,130.66 × 470.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 531,568.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,568.49/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.63

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