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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,220.52 and 403.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,220.52 and 403.66 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,220.52 = 403.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,220.52 = 403.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,220.52 × 403.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 492,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,675.10/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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