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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.22, 1,221.12 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.22, 1,221.12 and 402.96 is: 604.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.22 : 1,221.12 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.22/1,221.12 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.22x = 1,221.12 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.22x = 492,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,062.52/814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.34

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