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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.54, 1,221.13 and 448.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.54, 1,221.13 and 448.50 is: 673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.54 : 1,221.13 = 448.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.54/1,221.13 = 448.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.54x = 1,221.13 × 448.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.54x = 547,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,679.42/813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.20

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