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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,129.46 and 445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,129.46 and 445.43 is: 614.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,129.46 = 445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,129.46 = 445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,129.46 × 445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 503,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,087.49/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.69

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