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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.83, 1,131.41 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.83, 1,131.41 and 446.80 is: 616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.83 : 1,131.41 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.83/1,131.41 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.83x = 1,131.41 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.83x = 505,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,508.93/819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.60

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