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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.29, 1,219.86 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.29, 1,219.86 and 402.30 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.29 : 1,219.86 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.29/1,219.86 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.29x = 1,219.86 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.29x = 490,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,749.68/813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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