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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,216.44 and 445.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,216.44 and 445.32 is: 668.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,216.44 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,216.44 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,216.44 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 541,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,705.06/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.33

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