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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.42, 1,220.02 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.42, 1,220.02 and 326.48 is: 489.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.42 : 1,220.02 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.42/1,220.02 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.42x = 1,220.02 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.42x = 398,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,312.13/813.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.68

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