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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.66, 1,220.49 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.66, 1,220.49 and 402.99 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.66 : 1,220.49 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.66/1,220.49 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.66x = 1,220.49 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.66x = 491,845.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,845.27/813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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