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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,226.10 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,226.10 and 446.08 is: 669.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,226.10 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,226.10 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,226.10 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 546,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,938.69/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.84

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