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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,216.90 and 446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812, 1,216.90 and 446.96 is: 669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812 : 1,216.90 = 446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812/1,216.90 = 446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812x = 1,216.90 × 446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812x = 543,905.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,905.62/812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.83

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