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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.01, 1,216.47 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.01, 1,216.47 and 421.44 is: 631.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.01 : 1,216.47 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.01/1,216.47 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.01x = 1,216.47 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.01x = 512,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,669.12/812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.36

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