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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.32, 1,824.72 and 446.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.32, 1,824.72 and 446.88 is: 670.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.32 : 1,824.72 = 446.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.32/1,824.72 = 446.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.32x = 1,824.72 × 446.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.32x = 815,430.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,430.87/1,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.41

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