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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.27, 1,220.24 and 326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.27, 1,220.24 and 326.67 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.27 : 1,220.24 = 326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.27/1,220.24 = 326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.27x = 1,220.24 × 326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.27x = 398,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,615.80/813.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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