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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.24, 1,220.22 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.24, 1,220.22 and 447.64 is: 671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.24 : 1,220.22 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.24/1,220.22 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.24x = 1,220.22 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.24x = 546,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,219.28/813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.66

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