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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.06, 1,220.28 and 402.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.06, 1,220.28 and 402.66 is: 604.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.06 : 1,220.28 = 402.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.06/1,220.28 = 402.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.06x = 1,220.28 × 402.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.06x = 491,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,357.94/813.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.33

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