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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.46, 1,216.62 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.46, 1,216.62 and 445.44 is: 667.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.46 : 1,216.62 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.46/1,216.62 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.46x = 1,216.62 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.46x = 541,931.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,931.21/812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.03

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