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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.40, 1,216.11 and 446.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.40, 1,216.11 and 446.07 is: 667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.40 : 1,216.11 = 446.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.40/1,216.11 = 446.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.40x = 1,216.11 × 446.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.40x = 542,476.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,476.42/812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.75

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