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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.34, 1,133.39 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.34, 1,133.39 and 448.30 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.34 : 1,133.39 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.34/1,133.39 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.34x = 1,133.39 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.34x = 508,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,096.50/821.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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