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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.46, 1,130.88 and 446.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.46, 1,130.88 and 446.42 is: 616.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.46 : 1,130.88 = 446.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.46/1,130.88 = 446.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.46x = 1,130.88 × 446.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.46x = 504,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,851.95/819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.08

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