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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.87, 1,130.06 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.87, 1,130.06 and 445.82 is: 615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.87 : 1,130.06 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.87/1,130.06 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.87x = 1,130.06 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.87x = 503,807.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,807.29/818.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.25

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