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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.73, 1,219.23 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.73, 1,219.23 and 447.69 is: 671.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.73 : 1,219.23 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.73/1,219.23 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.73x = 1,219.23 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.73x = 545,837.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,837.08/812.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.61

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