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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.68, 1,133.93 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.68, 1,133.93 and 448.66 is: 619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.68 : 1,133.93 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.68/1,133.93 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.68x = 1,133.93 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.68x = 508,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,753.37/821.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.16

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