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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,130.80 and 446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,130.80 and 446.40 is: 616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,130.80 = 446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,130.80 = 446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,130.80 × 446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 504,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,789.12/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.05

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