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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.76, 1,220.82 and 448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.76, 1,220.82 and 448.36 is: 672.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.76 : 1,220.82 = 448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.76/1,220.82 = 448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.76x = 1,220.82 × 448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.76x = 547,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,366.86/813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.64

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