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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.89, 1,220.49 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.89, 1,220.49 and 293.91 is: 440.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.89 : 1,220.49 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.89/1,220.49 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.89x = 1,220.49 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.89x = 358,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,714.22/813.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.74

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