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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.96, 1,222.85 and 445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.96, 1,222.85 and 445.92 is: 668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.96 : 1,222.85 = 445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.96/1,222.85 = 445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.96x = 1,222.85 × 445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.96x = 545,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,291.04/815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.29

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