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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,221.44 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,221.44 and 301.44 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,221.44 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,221.44 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,221.44 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 368,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,190.87/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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