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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,222.37 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,222.37 and 419.12 is: 629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,222.37 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,222.37 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,222.37 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 512,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,319.71/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.26

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