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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.53, 1,220.68 and 345.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.53, 1,220.68 and 345.61 is: 517.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.53 : 1,220.68 = 345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.53/1,220.68 = 345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.53x = 1,220.68 × 345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.53x = 421,879.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,879.21/814.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.94

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