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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,132.19 and 471.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,132.19 and 471.14 is: 650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,132.19 = 471.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,132.19 = 471.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,132.19 × 471.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 533,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,423.04/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.15

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