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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.64, 1,218.60 and 447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.64, 1,218.60 and 447.60 is: 671.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.64 : 1,218.60 = 447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.64/1,218.60 = 447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.64x = 1,218.60 × 447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.64x = 545,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,445.36/812.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.20

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