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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.89, 1,217.63 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.89, 1,217.63 and 446.99 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.89 : 1,217.63 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.89/1,217.63 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.89x = 1,217.63 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.89x = 544,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,263.46/811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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