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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,217.31 and 446.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,217.31 and 446.13 is: 669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,217.31 = 446.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,217.31 = 446.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,217.31 × 446.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 543,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,078.51/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.28

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