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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.76, 1,219.47 and 447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.76, 1,219.47 and 447.51 is: 671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.76 : 1,219.47 = 447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.76/1,219.47 = 447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.76x = 1,219.47 × 447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.76x = 545,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,725.02/812.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.45

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