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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,130.66 and 446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,130.66 and 446.30 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,130.66 = 446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,130.66 = 446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,130.66 × 446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 504,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,613.56/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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