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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.42, 1,220.12 and 423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.42, 1,220.12 and 423.22 is: 634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.42 : 1,220.12 = 423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.42/1,220.12 = 423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.42x = 1,220.12 × 423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.42x = 516,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,381.77/813.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.83

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