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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,220.32 and 448.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,220.32 and 448.10 is: 672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,220.32 = 448.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,220.32 = 448.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,220.32 × 448.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 546,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,825.39/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.60

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