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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.48, 1,132 and 471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.48, 1,132 and 471.04 is: 649.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.48 : 1,132 = 471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.48/1,132 = 471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.48x = 1,132 × 471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.48x = 533,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,217.28/820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.88

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