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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.27, 1,130.57 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.27, 1,130.57 and 446.26 is: 615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.27 : 1,130.57 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.27/1,130.57 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.27x = 1,130.57 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.27x = 504,529.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,529.41/819.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.83

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