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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.16, 1,130.46 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.16, 1,130.46 and 446.16 is: 615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.16 : 1,130.46 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.16/1,130.46 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.16x = 1,130.46 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.16x = 504,368.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,368.60/819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.72

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