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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,128.14 and 444.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,128.14 and 444.46 is: 613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,128.14 = 444.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,128.14 = 444.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,128.14 × 444.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 501,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,413.10/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.36

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