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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.40, 1,215.60 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.40, 1,215.60 and 445.04 is: 666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.40 : 1,215.60 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.40/1,215.60 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.40x = 1,215.60 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.40x = 540,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,990.62/811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.74

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