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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.25, 1,221.39 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.25, 1,221.39 and 294.30 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.25 : 1,221.39 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.25/1,221.39 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.25x = 1,221.39 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.25x = 359,455.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,455.08/814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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