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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,218.95 and 401.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,218.95 and 401.81 is: 602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,218.95 = 401.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,218.95 = 401.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,218.95 × 401.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 489,784.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,784.29/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.94

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