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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.46, 1,128.12 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.46, 1,128.12 and 444.44 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.46 : 1,128.12 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.46/1,128.12 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.46x = 1,128.12 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.46x = 501,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,381.65/817.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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