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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,217.79 and 446.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,217.79 and 446.15 is: 669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,217.79 = 446.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,217.79 = 446.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,217.79 × 446.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 543,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,317.01/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.85

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