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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.02, 1,218.45 and 427.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.02, 1,218.45 and 427.30 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.02 : 1,218.45 = 427.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.02/1,218.45 = 427.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.02x = 1,218.45 × 427.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.02x = 520,643.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,643.69/812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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