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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.92, 1,824.29 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.92, 1,824.29 and 447.24 is: 670.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.92 : 1,824.29 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.92/1,824.29 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.92x = 1,824.29 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.92x = 815,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,895.46/1,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.46

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