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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.27, 1,232.31 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.27, 1,232.31 and 410.46 is: 615.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.27 : 1,232.31 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.27/1,232.31 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.27x = 1,232.31 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.27x = 505,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,813.96/821.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.90

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