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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,220.67 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,220.67 and 423.83 is: 635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,220.67 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,220.67 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,220.67 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 517,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,359.62/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.54

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