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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.41, 1,218.69 and 292.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.41, 1,218.69 and 292.33 is: 438.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.41 : 1,218.69 = 292.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.41/1,218.69 = 292.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.41x = 1,218.69 × 292.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.41x = 356,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,259.65/812.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.52

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