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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.70, 1,221.36 and 448.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.70, 1,221.36 and 448.66 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.70 : 1,221.36 = 448.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.70/1,221.36 = 448.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.70x = 1,221.36 × 448.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.70x = 547,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,975.38/813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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