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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.87, 1,131.45 and 470.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.87, 1,131.45 and 470.58 is: 649.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.87 : 1,131.45 = 470.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.87/1,131.45 = 470.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.87x = 1,131.45 × 470.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.87x = 532,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,437.74/819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.42

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