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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.39, 1,130.74 and 446.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.39, 1,130.74 and 446.37 is: 615.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.39 : 1,130.74 = 446.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.39/1,130.74 = 446.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.39x = 1,130.74 × 446.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.39x = 504,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,723.36/819.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.97

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