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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.33, 1,133.45 and 448.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.33, 1,133.45 and 448.31 is: 618.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.33 : 1,133.45 = 448.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.33/1,133.45 = 448.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.33x = 1,133.45 × 448.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.33x = 508,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,136.97/821.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.68

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