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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.98, 1,130.15 and 445.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.98, 1,130.15 and 445.97 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.98 : 1,130.15 = 445.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.98/1,130.15 = 445.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.98x = 1,130.15 × 445.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.98x = 504,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,016.94/818.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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