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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,229.81 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,229.81 and 408.78 is: 612.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,229.81 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,229.81 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,229.81 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 502,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,719.69/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.73

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