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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,216.38 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,216.38 and 399.98 is: 599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,216.38 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,216.38 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,216.38 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 486,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,527.67/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.57

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