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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.52, 1,214.19 and 446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.52, 1,214.19 and 446.58 is: 668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.52 : 1,214.19 = 446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.52/1,214.19 = 446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.52x = 1,214.19 × 446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.52x = 542,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,232.97/811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.17

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