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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.26, 1,220.10 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.26, 1,220.10 and 326.64 is: 490.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.26 : 1,220.10 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.26/1,220.10 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.26x = 1,220.10 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.26x = 398,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,533.46/813.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.04

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