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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,129.47 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,129.47 and 445.43 is: 614.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,129.47 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,129.47 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,129.47 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 503,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,103.93/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.71

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