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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,220.06 and 448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,220.06 and 448.07 is: 672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,220.06 = 448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,220.06 = 448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,220.06 × 448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 546,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,667.30/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.43

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