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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.01, 1,131.48 and 470.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.01, 1,131.48 and 470.63 is: 649.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.01 : 1,131.48 = 470.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.01/1,131.48 = 470.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.01x = 1,131.48 × 470.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.01x = 532,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,502.78/820.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.39

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