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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.24, 1,220.04 and 326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.24, 1,220.04 and 326.70 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.24 : 1,220.04 = 326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.24/1,220.04 = 326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.24x = 1,220.04 × 326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.24x = 398,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,587.07/813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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