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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.93, 1,221.08 and 448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.93, 1,221.08 and 448.62 is: 673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.93 : 1,221.08 = 448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.93/1,221.08 = 448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.93x = 1,221.08 × 448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.93x = 547,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,800.91/813.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.03

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