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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,216.42 and 446.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,216.42 and 446.72 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,216.42 = 446.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,216.42 = 446.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,216.42 × 446.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 543,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,396.10/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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