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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.80, 1,220.48 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.80, 1,220.48 and 381.68 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.80 : 1,220.48 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.80/1,220.48 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.80x = 1,220.48 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.80x = 465,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,832.81/814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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