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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.31, 1,129.26 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.31, 1,129.26 and 445.30 is: 614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.31 : 1,129.26 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.31/1,129.26 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.31x = 1,129.26 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.31x = 502,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,859.48/818.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.51

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