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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.24, 1,221.90 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.24, 1,221.90 and 429.76 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.24 : 1,221.90 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.24/1,221.90 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.24x = 1,221.90 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.24x = 525,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,123.74/814.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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