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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.06, 1,217.22 and 445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.06, 1,217.22 and 445.84 is: 669.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.06 : 1,217.22 = 445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.06/1,217.22 = 445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.06x = 1,217.22 × 445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.06x = 542,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,685.36/811.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.11

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