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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.25, 1,125.05 and 447.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.25, 1,125.05 and 447.25 is: 617.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.25 : 1,125.05 = 447.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.25/1,125.05 = 447.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.25x = 1,125.05 × 447.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.25x = 503,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,176.38/815.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.21

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