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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.50, 1,222.29 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.50, 1,222.29 and 301.50 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.50 : 1,222.29 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.50/1,222.29 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.50x = 1,222.29 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.50x = 368,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,520.44/814.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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