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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.46, 1,218.11 and 447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.46, 1,218.11 and 447.84 is: 670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.46 : 1,218.11 = 447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.46/1,218.11 = 447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.46x = 1,218.11 × 447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.46x = 545,518.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,518.38/813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.61

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