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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.65, 1,221.24 and 447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.65, 1,221.24 and 447.94 is: 672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.65 : 1,221.24 = 447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.65/1,221.24 = 447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.65x = 1,221.24 × 447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.65x = 547,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,042.25/813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.33

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