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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,133.57 and 448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,133.57 and 448.44 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,133.57 = 448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,133.57 = 448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,133.57 × 448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 508,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,338.13/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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