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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.98, 1,134.31 and 448.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.98, 1,134.31 and 448.94 is: 619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.98 : 1,134.31 = 448.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.98/1,134.31 = 448.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.98x = 1,134.31 × 448.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.98x = 509,237.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,237.13/821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.52

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