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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.32, 1,218.52 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.32, 1,218.52 and 401.80 is: 602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.32 : 1,218.52 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.32/1,218.52 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.32x = 1,218.52 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.32x = 489,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,601.34/812.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.72

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