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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.09, 1,218.07 and 447.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.09, 1,218.07 and 447.19 is: 670.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.09 : 1,218.07 = 447.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.09/1,218.07 = 447.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.09x = 1,218.07 × 447.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.09x = 544,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,706.24/812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.74

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