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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.41, 1,129.41 and 445.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.41, 1,129.41 and 445.39 is: 614.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.41 : 1,129.41 = 445.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.41/1,129.41 = 445.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.41x = 1,129.41 × 445.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.41x = 503,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,027.92/818.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.64

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