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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.30, 1,218.30 and 446.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.30, 1,218.30 and 446.35 is: 670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.30 : 1,218.30 = 446.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.30/1,218.30 = 446.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.30x = 1,218.30 × 446.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.30x = 543,788.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,788.21/811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.27

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