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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.21, 1,133.28 and 448.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.21, 1,133.28 and 448.20 is: 618.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.21 : 1,133.28 = 448.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.21/1,133.28 = 448.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.21x = 1,133.28 × 448.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.21x = 507,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,936.10/821.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.53

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