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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,126.52 and 443.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,126.52 and 443.30 is: 611.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,126.52 = 443.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,126.52 = 443.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,126.52 × 443.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 499,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,386.32/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.76

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