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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.59, 1,222.53 and 404.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.59, 1,222.53 and 404.47 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.59 : 1,222.53 = 404.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.59/1,222.53 = 404.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.59x = 1,222.53 × 404.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.59x = 494,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,476.71/815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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