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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.62, 1,222.28 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.62, 1,222.28 and 352.28 is: 528.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.62 : 1,222.28 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.62/1,222.28 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.62x = 1,222.28 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.62x = 430,576.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,576.93/814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.56

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