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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.35, 1,221.65 and 403.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.35, 1,221.65 and 403.51 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.35 : 1,221.65 = 403.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.35/1,221.65 = 403.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.35x = 1,221.65 × 403.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.35x = 492,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,946.72/814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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