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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,217.64 and 446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,217.64 and 446.33 is: 669.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,217.64 = 446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,217.64 = 446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,217.64 × 446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 543,469.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,469.26/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.05

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