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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.16, 1,220.93 and 403.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.16, 1,220.93 and 403.41 is: 604.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.16 : 1,220.93 = 403.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.16/1,220.93 = 403.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.16x = 1,220.93 × 403.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.16x = 492,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,533.35/815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.22

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