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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,215.82 and 445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,215.82 and 445.12 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,215.82 = 445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,215.82 = 445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,215.82 × 445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 541,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,185.80/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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