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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.63, 1,131.02 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.63, 1,131.02 and 465.56 is: 642.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.63 : 1,131.02 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.63/1,131.02 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.63x = 1,131.02 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.63x = 526,549.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,549.69/819.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.42

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