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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.91, 1,222.37 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.91, 1,222.37 and 294.98 is: 442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.91 : 1,222.37 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.91/1,222.37 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.91x = 1,222.37 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.91x = 360,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,574.70/814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.47

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