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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.62, 1,212.83 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.62, 1,212.83 and 445.67 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.62 : 1,212.83 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.62/1,212.83 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.62x = 1,212.83 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.62x = 540,513.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,513.65/810.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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