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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,222.74 and 424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,222.74 and 424.74 is: 637.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,222.74 = 424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,222.74 = 424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,222.74 × 424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 519,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,346.59/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.67

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