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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,131.31 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,131.31 and 483.57 is: 667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,131.31 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,131.31 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,131.31 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 547,066.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,066.36/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.41

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