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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.17, 1,215.72 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.17, 1,215.72 and 445.50 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.17 : 1,215.72 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.17/1,215.72 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.17x = 1,215.72 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.17x = 541,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,603.26/811.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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