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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,221.68 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,221.68 and 403.40 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,221.68 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,221.68 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,221.68 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 492,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,825.71/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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