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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,222.74 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,222.74 and 430.44 is: 645.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,222.74 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,222.74 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,222.74 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 526,316.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,316.21/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.28

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