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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.11, 1,220.26 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.11, 1,220.26 and 402.38 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.11 : 1,220.26 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.11/1,220.26 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.11x = 1,220.26 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.11x = 491,008.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,008.22/814.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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