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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.64, 1,222.16 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.64, 1,222.16 and 294.71 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.64 : 1,222.16 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.64/1,222.16 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.64x = 1,222.16 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.64x = 360,175.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,175.19/814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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