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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.48, 1,125.33 and 442.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.48, 1,125.33 and 442.45 is: 610.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.48 : 1,125.33 = 442.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.48/1,125.33 = 442.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.48x = 1,125.33 × 442.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.48x = 497,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,904.45/815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.56

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