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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.47, 1,217.21 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.47, 1,217.21 and 446.06 is: 669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.47 : 1,217.21 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.47/1,217.21 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.47x = 1,217.21 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.47x = 542,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,948.69/811.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.09

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