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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.46, 1,220.69 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.46, 1,220.69 and 351.26 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.46 : 1,220.69 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.46/1,220.69 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.46x = 1,220.69 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.46x = 428,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,779.57/814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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