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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.63, 1,218.32 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.63, 1,218.32 and 447.92 is: 670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.63 : 1,218.32 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.63/1,218.32 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.63x = 1,218.32 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.63x = 545,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,709.89/813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.71

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