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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.62, 1,131.08 and 446.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.62, 1,131.08 and 446.61 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.62 : 1,131.08 = 446.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.62/1,131.08 = 446.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.62x = 1,131.08 × 446.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.62x = 505,151.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,151.64/819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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