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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.24, 1,130.52 and 446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.24, 1,130.52 and 446.20 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.24 : 1,130.52 = 446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.24/1,130.52 = 446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.24x = 1,130.52 × 446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.24x = 504,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,438.02/819.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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