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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.04, 1,228.36 and 402.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.04, 1,228.36 and 402.37 is: 603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.04 : 1,228.36 = 402.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.04/1,228.36 = 402.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.04x = 1,228.36 × 402.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.04x = 494,260.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,260.50/819.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.47

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