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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,124.66 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,124.66 and 441.96 is: 609.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,124.66 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,124.66 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,124.66 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 497,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,052.52/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.90

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