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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.42, 1,216.80 and 400.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.42, 1,216.80 and 400.65 is: 600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.42 : 1,216.80 = 400.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.42/1,216.80 = 400.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.42x = 1,216.80 × 400.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.42x = 487,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,505.23/812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.07

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