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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.83, 1,221.31 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.83, 1,221.31 and 351.91 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.83 : 1,221.31 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.83/1,221.31 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.83x = 1,221.31 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.83x = 429,793.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,793.17/814.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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