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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.72, 1,220.66 and 300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.72, 1,220.66 and 300.60 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.72 : 1,220.66 = 300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.72/1,220.66 = 300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.72x = 1,220.66 × 300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.72x = 366,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,930.40/813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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