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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.58, 1,130.99 and 446.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.58, 1,130.99 and 446.56 is: 616.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.58 : 1,130.99 = 446.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.58/1,130.99 = 446.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.58x = 1,130.99 × 446.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.58x = 505,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,054.89/819.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.24

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