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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.30, 1,217.26 and 441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.30, 1,217.26 and 441.79 is: 662.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.30 : 1,217.26 = 441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.30/1,217.26 = 441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.30x = 1,217.26 × 441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.30x = 537,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,770.80/812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.04

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