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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,124.01 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,124.01 and 441.48 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,124.01 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,124.01 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,124.01 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 496,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,232.15/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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