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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.72, 1,124.31 and 441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.72, 1,124.31 and 441.70 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.72 : 1,124.31 = 441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.72/1,124.31 = 441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.72x = 1,124.31 × 441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.72x = 496,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,607.73/814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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