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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.36, 1,219.93 and 326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.36, 1,219.93 and 326.41 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.36 : 1,219.93 = 326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.36/1,219.93 = 326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.36x = 1,219.93 × 326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.36x = 398,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,197.35/813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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