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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.12, 1,130.40 and 446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.12, 1,130.40 and 446.11 is: 615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.12 : 1,130.40 = 446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.12/1,130.40 = 446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.12x = 1,130.40 × 446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.12x = 504,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,282.74/819.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.64

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