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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.09, 1,216.62 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.09, 1,216.62 and 441.32 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.09 : 1,216.62 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.09/1,216.62 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.09x = 1,216.62 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.09x = 536,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,912.66/812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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