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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,131.50 and 446.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,131.50 and 446.90 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,131.50 = 446.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,131.50 = 446.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,131.50 × 446.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 505,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,667.94/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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