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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.31, 1,220.31 and 423.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.31, 1,220.31 and 423.41 is: 635.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.31 : 1,220.31 = 423.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.31/1,220.31 = 423.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.31x = 1,220.31 × 423.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.31x = 516,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,691.03/813.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.29

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