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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,220.18 and 402.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,220.18 and 402.91 is: 603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,220.18 = 402.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,220.18 = 402.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,220.18 × 402.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 491,617.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,617.66/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.47

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