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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.44, 1,130.86 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.44, 1,130.86 and 446.44 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.44 : 1,130.86 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.44/1,130.86 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.44x = 1,130.86 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.44x = 504,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,861.14/819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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