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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.50, 1,216.29 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.50, 1,216.29 and 445.55 is: 668.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.50 : 1,216.29 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.50/1,216.29 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.50x = 1,216.29 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.50x = 541,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,911.93/810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.62

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