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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.17, 1,220.30 and 448.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.17, 1,220.30 and 448.23 is: 672.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.17 : 1,220.30 = 448.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.17/1,220.30 = 448.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.17x = 1,220.30 × 448.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.17x = 546,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,979.08/813.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.65

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