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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.02, 1,217.60 and 421.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.02, 1,217.60 and 421.63 is: 632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.02 : 1,217.60 = 421.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.02/1,217.60 = 421.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.02x = 1,217.60 × 421.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.02x = 513,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,376.69/812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.22

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