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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,130.61 and 446.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,130.61 and 446.26 is: 615.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,130.61 = 446.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,130.61 = 446.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,130.61 × 446.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 504,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,546.02/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.84

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