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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.96, 1,131.53 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.96, 1,131.53 and 446.94 is: 616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.96 : 1,131.53 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.96/1,131.53 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.96x = 1,131.53 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.96x = 505,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,720.36/819.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.77

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