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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.16, 1,219.27 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.16, 1,219.27 and 447.92 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.16 : 1,219.27 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.16/1,219.27 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.16x = 1,219.27 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.16x = 546,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,135.42/813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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