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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.68, 1,221.66 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.68, 1,221.66 and 301.80 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.68 : 1,221.66 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.68/1,221.66 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.68x = 1,221.66 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.68x = 368,696.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,696.99/814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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