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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.31, 1,125.14 and 442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.31, 1,125.14 and 442.30 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.31 : 1,125.14 = 442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.31/1,125.14 = 442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.31x = 1,125.14 × 442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.31x = 497,649.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,649.42/815.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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