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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.30, 1,218.65 and 489.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.30, 1,218.65 and 489.90 is: 733.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.30 : 1,218.65 = 489.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.30/1,218.65 = 489.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.30x = 1,218.65 × 489.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.30x = 597,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,016.64/814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.17

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