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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.65, 1,215.94 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.65, 1,215.94 and 400.30 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.65 : 1,215.94 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.65/1,215.94 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.65x = 1,215.94 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.65x = 486,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,745.46/811.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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