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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.44, 1,219.02 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.44, 1,219.02 and 402.04 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.44 : 1,219.02 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.44/1,219.02 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.44x = 1,219.02 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.44x = 490,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,094.80/812.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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