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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,223.35 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,223.35 and 486.06 is: 730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,223.35 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,223.35 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,223.35 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 594,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,616.91/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.06

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