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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,222.41 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,222.41 and 403.76 is: 605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,222.41 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,222.41 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,222.41 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 493,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,560.26/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.90

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