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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.79, 1,131.28 and 446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.79, 1,131.28 and 446.76 is: 616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.79 : 1,131.28 = 446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.79/1,131.28 = 446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.79x = 1,131.28 × 446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.79x = 505,412.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,412.95/819.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.51

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