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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.32, 1,220.02 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.32, 1,220.02 and 402.80 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.32 : 1,220.02 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.32/1,220.02 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.32x = 1,220.02 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.32x = 491,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,424.06/813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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