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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.38, 1,130.75 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.38, 1,130.75 and 446.34 is: 615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.38 : 1,130.75 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.38/1,130.75 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.38x = 1,130.75 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.38x = 504,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,694.60/819.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.95

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