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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.47, 1,125.34 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.47, 1,125.34 and 442.44 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.47 : 1,125.34 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.47/1,125.34 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.47x = 1,125.34 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.47x = 497,895.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,895.43/815.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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