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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,221.44 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,221.44 and 402.30 is: 603.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,221.44 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,221.44 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,221.44 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 491,383.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,383.30/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.53

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