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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.90, 1,218.92 and 443.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.90, 1,218.92 and 443.27 is: 664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.90 : 1,218.92 = 443.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.90/1,218.92 = 443.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.90x = 1,218.92 × 443.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.90x = 540,311.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,311.50/812.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.67

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