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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.88, 1,216.50 and 445.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.88, 1,216.50 and 445.48 is: 668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.88 : 1,216.50 = 445.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.88/1,216.50 = 445.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.88x = 1,216.50 × 445.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.88x = 541,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,926.42/810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.32

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