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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.49, 1,128.13 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.49, 1,128.13 and 444.47 is: 613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.49 : 1,128.13 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.49/1,128.13 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.49x = 1,128.13 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.49x = 501,422.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,422.04/817.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.37

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