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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.89, 1,219.29 and 447.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.89, 1,219.29 and 447.58 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.89 : 1,219.29 = 447.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.89/1,219.29 = 447.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.89x = 1,219.29 × 447.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.89x = 545,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,729.82/812.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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