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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,128.12 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,128.12 and 444.47 is: 613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,128.12 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,128.12 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,128.12 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 501,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,412.90/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.37

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