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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,219.52 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,219.52 and 402.71 is: 603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,219.52 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,219.52 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,219.52 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 491,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,107.81/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.29

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