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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.58, 1,124.12 and 441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.58, 1,124.12 and 441.56 is: 609.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.58 : 1,124.12 = 441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.58/1,124.12 = 441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.58x = 1,124.12 × 441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.58x = 496,358.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,358.60/814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.35

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