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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216, 1,824.27 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216, 1,824.27 and 446.50 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216 : 1,824.27 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216/1,824.27 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216x = 1,824.27 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216x = 814,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,536.56/1,216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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