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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.30, 1,218.12 and 447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.30, 1,218.12 and 447.85 is: 670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.30 : 1,218.12 = 447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.30/1,218.12 = 447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.30x = 1,218.12 × 447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.30x = 545,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,535.04/813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.77

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