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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,221.56 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,221.56 and 418.47 is: 627.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,221.56 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,221.56 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,221.56 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 511,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,180.11/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.40

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