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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.70, 1,124.28 and 441.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.70, 1,124.28 and 441.68 is: 609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.70 : 1,124.28 = 441.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.70/1,124.28 = 441.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.70x = 1,124.28 × 441.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.70x = 496,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,571.99/814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.52

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