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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.48, 1,132.26 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.48, 1,132.26 and 447.46 is: 617.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.48 : 1,132.26 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.48/1,132.26 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.48x = 1,132.26 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.48x = 506,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,641.06/820.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.49

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