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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.01, 1,216.48 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.01, 1,216.48 and 400.67 is: 600.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.01 : 1,216.48 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.01/1,216.48 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.01x = 1,216.48 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.01x = 487,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,400.96/812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.24

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