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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,218.82 and 447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812, 1,218.82 and 447.10 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812 : 1,218.82 = 447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812/1,218.82 = 447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812x = 1,218.82 × 447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812x = 544,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,934.42/812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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