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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,218.68 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,218.68 and 479.16 is: 718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,218.68 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,218.68 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,218.68 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 583,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,940.31/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.68

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