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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.17, 1,133.22 and 448.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.17, 1,133.22 and 448.15 is: 618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.17 : 1,133.22 = 448.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.17/1,133.22 = 448.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.17x = 1,133.22 × 448.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.17x = 507,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,852.54/821.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.45

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