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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.69, 1,131.09 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.69, 1,131.09 and 465.51 is: 642.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.69 : 1,131.09 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.69/1,131.09 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.69x = 1,131.09 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.69x = 526,533.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,533.71/819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.36

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