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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,221.05 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,221.05 and 444.72 is: 666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,221.05 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,221.05 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,221.05 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 543,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,025.36/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.49

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