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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,219.50 and 447.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,219.50 and 447.48 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,219.50 = 447.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,219.50 = 447.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,219.50 × 447.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 545,701.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,701.86/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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