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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.09, 1,216.04 and 446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.09, 1,216.04 and 446.45 is: 668.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.09 : 1,216.04 = 446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.09/1,216.04 = 446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.09x = 1,216.04 × 446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.09x = 542,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,892.75/812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.51

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