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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,227.23 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,227.23 and 446.84 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,227.23 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,227.23 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,227.23 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 548,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,375.45/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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