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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.41, 1,220.04 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.41, 1,220.04 and 448.50 is: 672.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.41 : 1,220.04 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.41/1,220.04 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.41x = 1,220.04 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.41x = 547,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,187.94/813.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.71

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