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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.85, 1,124.48 and 441.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.85, 1,124.48 and 441.83 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.85 : 1,124.48 = 441.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.85/1,124.48 = 441.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.85x = 1,124.48 × 441.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.85x = 496,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,821.17/814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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