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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.45, 1,133.58 and 448.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.45, 1,133.58 and 448.43 is: 618.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.45 : 1,133.58 = 448.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.45/1,133.58 = 448.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.45x = 1,133.58 × 448.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.45x = 508,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,334.78/821.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.83

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