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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.58, 1,218.49 and 446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.58, 1,218.49 and 446.94 is: 671.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.58 : 1,218.49 = 446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.58/1,218.49 = 446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.58x = 1,218.49 × 446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.58x = 544,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,591.92/811.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.03

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