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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,221.01 and 403.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,221.01 and 403.81 is: 605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,221.01 = 403.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,221.01 = 403.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,221.01 × 403.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 493,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,051.99/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.36

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