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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.44, 1,217.82 and 379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.44, 1,217.82 and 379.24 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.44 : 1,217.82 = 379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.44/1,217.82 = 379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.44x = 1,217.82 × 379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.44x = 461,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,846.06/812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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