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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.83, 1,230.26 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.83, 1,230.26 and 473.82 is: 711.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.83 : 1,230.26 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.83/1,230.26 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.83x = 1,230.26 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.83x = 582,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,919.42/819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.03

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