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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.73, 1,131.19 and 470.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.73, 1,131.19 and 470.35 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.73 : 1,131.19 = 470.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.73/1,131.19 = 470.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.73x = 1,131.19 × 470.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.73x = 532,055.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,055.22/819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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