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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.97, 1,220.15 and 326.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.97, 1,220.15 and 326.37 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.97 : 1,220.15 = 326.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.97/1,220.15 = 326.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.97x = 1,220.15 × 326.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.97x = 398,220.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,220.36/812.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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