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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.31, 1,218.57 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.31, 1,218.57 and 401.46 is: 602.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.31 : 1,218.57 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.31/1,218.57 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.31x = 1,218.57 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.31x = 489,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,207.11/812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.24

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