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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.33, 1,217.92 and 447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.33, 1,217.92 and 447.72 is: 670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.33 : 1,217.92 = 447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.33/1,217.92 = 447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.33x = 1,217.92 × 447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.33x = 545,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,287.14/813.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.44

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