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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,222.05 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,222.05 and 404.22 is: 606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,222.05 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,222.05 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,222.05 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 493,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,977.05/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.39

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