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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.91, 1,131.44 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.91, 1,131.44 and 446.88 is: 616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.91 : 1,131.44 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.91/1,131.44 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.91x = 1,131.44 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.91x = 505,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,613.96/819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.67

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