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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,130.37 and 446.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,130.37 and 446.10 is: 615.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,130.37 = 446.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,130.37 = 446.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,130.37 × 446.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 504,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,258.06/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.61

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