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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.13, 1,223.10 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.13, 1,223.10 and 404.25 is: 606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.13 : 1,223.10 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.13/1,223.10 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.13x = 1,223.10 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.13x = 494,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,438.18/815.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.58

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