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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,221.66 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,221.66 and 381.90 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,221.66 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,221.66 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,221.66 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 466,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,551.95/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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