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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.95, 1,221.84 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.95, 1,221.84 and 403.22 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.95 : 1,221.84 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.95/1,221.84 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.95x = 1,221.84 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.95x = 492,673.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,673.38/814.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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