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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.05, 1,216.72 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.05, 1,216.72 and 400.30 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.05 : 1,216.72 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.05/1,216.72 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.05x = 1,216.72 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.05x = 487,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,053.02/812.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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