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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,219.42 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,219.42 and 484.72 is: 725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,219.42 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,219.42 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,219.42 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 591,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,073.90/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.26

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