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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,220.82 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,220.82 and 381.24 is: 571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,220.82 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,220.82 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,220.82 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 465,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,425.42/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.47

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