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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.64, 1,131.12 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.64, 1,131.12 and 470.36 is: 649.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.64 : 1,131.12 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.64/1,131.12 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.64x = 1,131.12 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.64x = 532,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,033.60/819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.11

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