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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.49, 1,218.80 and 264.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.49, 1,218.80 and 264.66 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.49 : 1,218.80 = 264.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.49/1,218.80 = 264.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.49x = 1,218.80 × 264.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.49x = 322,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,567.61/812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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