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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.28, 1,218.45 and 256.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.28, 1,218.45 and 256.99 is: 385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.28 : 1,218.45 = 256.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.28/1,218.45 = 256.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.28x = 1,218.45 × 256.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.28x = 313,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,129.47/812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.49

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