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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.45, 1,128.09 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.45, 1,128.09 and 444.44 is: 613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.45 : 1,128.09 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.45/1,128.09 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.45x = 1,128.09 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.45x = 501,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,366.46/817.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.33

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