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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.64, 1,221.62 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.64, 1,221.62 and 294.65 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.64 : 1,221.62 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.64/1,221.62 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.64x = 1,221.62 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.64x = 359,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,944.96/814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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