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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.70, 1,219.86 and 447.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.70, 1,219.86 and 447.66 is: 671.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.70 : 1,219.86 = 447.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.70/1,219.86 = 447.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.70x = 1,219.86 × 447.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.70x = 546,082.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,082.53/812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.94

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