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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.83, 1,129.96 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.83, 1,129.96 and 445.80 is: 615.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.83 : 1,129.96 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.83/1,129.96 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.83x = 1,129.96 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.83x = 503,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,736.17/818.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.19

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