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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.46, 1,218.15 and 401.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.46, 1,218.15 and 401.79 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.46 : 1,218.15 = 401.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.46/1,218.15 = 401.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.46x = 1,218.15 × 401.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.46x = 489,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,440.49/812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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