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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.53, 1,130.96 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.53, 1,130.96 and 465.45 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.53 : 1,130.96 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.53/1,130.96 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.53x = 1,130.96 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.53x = 526,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,411.80/819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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