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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.33, 1,129.32 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.33, 1,129.32 and 445.32 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.33 : 1,129.32 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.33/1,129.32 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.33x = 1,129.32 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.33x = 502,903.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,903.56/818.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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