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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.32, 1,216.44 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.32, 1,216.44 and 446.28 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.32 : 1,216.44 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.32/1,216.44 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.32x = 1,216.44 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.32x = 542,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,872.84/811.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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