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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.46, 1,221.55 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.46, 1,221.55 and 294.36 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.46 : 1,221.55 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.46/1,221.55 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.46x = 1,221.55 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.46x = 359,570.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,570.14/814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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