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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,224.14 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,224.14 and 404.76 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,224.14 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,224.14 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,224.14 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 495,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,485.47/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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