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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.15, 1,137.28 and 470.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.15, 1,137.28 and 470.02 is: 648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.15 : 1,137.28 = 470.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.15/1,137.28 = 470.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.15x = 1,137.28 × 470.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.15x = 534,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,546.01/824.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.60

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