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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,218.24 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,218.24 and 445.94 is: 669.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,218.24 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,218.24 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,218.24 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 543,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,260.42/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.33

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