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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.33, 1,122.40 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.33, 1,122.40 and 440.31 is: 607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.33 : 1,122.40 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.33/1,122.40 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.33x = 1,122.40 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.33x = 494,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,208.70/813.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.63

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