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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,129.52 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,129.52 and 445.47 is: 614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,129.52 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,129.52 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,129.52 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 503,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,165.05/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.75

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