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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.46, 1,222.98 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.46, 1,222.98 and 403.86 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.46 : 1,222.98 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.46/1,222.98 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.46x = 1,222.98 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.46x = 493,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,912.70/815.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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