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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,215.30 and 445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,215.30 and 445.80 is: 668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,215.30 = 445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,215.30 = 445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,215.30 × 445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 541,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,780.74/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.37

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