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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.30, 1,219.23 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.30, 1,219.23 and 380.34 is: 570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.30 : 1,219.23 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.30/1,219.23 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.30x = 1,219.23 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.30x = 463,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,721.94/813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.17

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