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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.77, 1,218.60 and 447.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.77, 1,218.60 and 447.46 is: 670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.77 : 1,218.60 = 447.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.77/1,218.60 = 447.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.77x = 1,218.60 × 447.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.77x = 545,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,271.71/812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.88

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