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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.58, 1,130.97 and 446.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.58, 1,130.97 and 446.55 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.58 : 1,130.97 = 446.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.58/1,130.97 = 446.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.58x = 1,130.97 × 446.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.58x = 505,034.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,034.65/819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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