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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,216.44 and 445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,216.44 and 445.20 is: 668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,216.44 = 445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,216.44 = 445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,216.44 × 445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 541,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,559.09/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.10

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