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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,219.56 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,219.56 and 484.31 is: 725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,219.56 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,219.56 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,219.56 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 590,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,646.34/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.54

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