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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.88, 1,221.40 and 404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.88, 1,221.40 and 404.30 is: 605.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.88 : 1,221.40 = 404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.88/1,221.40 = 404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.88x = 1,221.40 × 404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.88x = 493,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,812.02/814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.99

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