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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.35, 1,221.53 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.35, 1,221.53 and 486.30 is: 729.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.35 : 1,221.53 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.35/1,221.53 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.35x = 1,221.53 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.35x = 594,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,027.61/814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.45

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