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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.15, 1,220.36 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.15, 1,220.36 and 326.52 is: 490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.15 : 1,220.36 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.15/1,220.36 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.15x = 1,220.36 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.15x = 398,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,471.95/813.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.03

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