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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.87, 1,216.30 and 445.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.87, 1,216.30 and 445.46 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.87 : 1,216.30 = 445.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.87/1,216.30 = 445.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.87x = 1,216.30 × 445.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.87x = 541,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,813.00/810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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