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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.49, 1,130.87 and 446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.49, 1,130.87 and 446.48 is: 616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.49 : 1,130.87 = 446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.49/1,130.87 = 446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.49x = 1,130.87 × 446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.49x = 504,910.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,910.84/819.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.13

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