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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,220.04 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,220.04 and 380.25 is: 569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,220.04 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,220.04 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,220.04 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 463,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,920.21/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.89

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