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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.22, 1,216.84 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.22, 1,216.84 and 445.92 is: 668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.22 : 1,216.84 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.22/1,216.84 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.22x = 1,216.84 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.22x = 542,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,613.29/811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.89

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