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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.81, 1,131.36 and 446.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.81, 1,131.36 and 446.77 is: 616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.81 : 1,131.36 = 446.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.81/1,131.36 = 446.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.81x = 1,131.36 × 446.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.81x = 505,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,454.88/819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.55

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