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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.10, 1,133.15 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.10, 1,133.15 and 448.10 is: 618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.10 : 1,133.15 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.10/1,133.15 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.10x = 1,133.15 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.10x = 507,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,768.47/821.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.40

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