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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.43, 1,218.52 and 446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.43, 1,218.52 and 446.93 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.43 : 1,218.52 = 446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.43/1,218.52 = 446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.43x = 1,218.52 × 446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.43x = 544,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,593.14/811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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