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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.84, 1,217.17 and 447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.84, 1,217.17 and 447.22 is: 669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.84 : 1,217.17 = 447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.84/1,217.17 = 447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.84x = 1,217.17 × 447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.84x = 544,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,338.61/812.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.68

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