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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.01, 1,218.54 and 447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.01, 1,218.54 and 447.06 is: 670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.01 : 1,218.54 = 447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.01/1,218.54 = 447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.01x = 1,218.54 × 447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.01x = 544,760.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,760.49/812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.88

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