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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,229.97 and 473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,229.97 and 473.17 is: 709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,229.97 = 473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,229.97 = 473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,229.97 × 473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 581,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,984.90/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.82

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