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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.10, 1,220.57 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.10, 1,220.57 and 403.14 is: 604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.10 : 1,220.57 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.10/1,220.57 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.10x = 1,220.57 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.10x = 492,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,060.59/814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.43

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