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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.93, 1,222.44 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.93, 1,222.44 and 404.41 is: 606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.93 : 1,222.44 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.93/1,222.44 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.93x = 1,222.44 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.93x = 494,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,366.96/814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.64

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