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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,132.02 and 447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,132.02 and 447.28 is: 617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,132.02 = 447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,132.02 = 447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,132.02 × 447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 506,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,329.91/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.23

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