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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.06, 1,218.72 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.06, 1,218.72 and 446.84 is: 670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.06 : 1,218.72 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.06/1,218.72 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.06x = 1,218.72 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.06x = 544,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,572.84/812.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.61

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