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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.34, 1,221.88 and 429.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.34, 1,221.88 and 429.50 is: 644.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.34 : 1,221.88 = 429.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.34/1,221.88 = 429.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.34x = 1,221.88 × 429.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.34x = 524,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,797.46/814.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.45

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