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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.94, 1,230.04 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.94, 1,230.04 and 409.08 is: 613.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.94 : 1,230.04 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.94/1,230.04 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.94x = 1,230.04 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.94x = 503,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,184.76/819.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.68

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