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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,221.78 and 429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,221.78 and 429.68 is: 644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,221.78 = 429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,221.78 = 429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,221.78 × 429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 524,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,974.43/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.80

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