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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813, 1,219.50 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813, 1,219.50 and 300.12 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813 : 1,219.50 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813/1,219.50 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813x = 1,219.50 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813x = 365,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,996.34/813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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