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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.26, 1,218.83 and 402.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.26, 1,218.83 and 402.50 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.26 : 1,218.83 = 402.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.26/1,218.83 = 402.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.26x = 1,218.83 × 402.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.26x = 490,580.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,580.11/813.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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