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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.70, 1,222.29 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.70, 1,222.29 and 294.94 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.70 : 1,222.29 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.70/1,222.29 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.70x = 1,222.29 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.70x = 360,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,503.74/814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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