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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.25, 1,218.30 and 422.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.25, 1,218.30 and 422.13 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.25 : 1,218.30 = 422.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.25/1,218.30 = 422.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.25x = 1,218.30 × 422.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.25x = 514,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,280.98/812.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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