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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.41, 1,222.16 and 429.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.41, 1,222.16 and 429.93 is: 645.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.41 : 1,222.16 = 429.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.41/1,222.16 = 429.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.41x = 1,222.16 × 429.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.41x = 525,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,441.10/814.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.18

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