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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.48, 1,133.61 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.48, 1,133.61 and 448.48 is: 618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.48 : 1,133.61 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.48/1,133.61 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.48x = 1,133.61 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.48x = 508,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,395.74/821.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.88

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