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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.25, 1,220.46 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.25, 1,220.46 and 403.68 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.25 : 1,220.46 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.25/1,220.46 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.25x = 1,220.46 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.25x = 492,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,675.29/814.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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