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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.93, 1,229.98 and 473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.93, 1,229.98 and 473.65 is: 710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.93 : 1,229.98 = 473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.93/1,229.98 = 473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.93x = 1,229.98 × 473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.93x = 582,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,580.03/819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.52

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