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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.46, 1,220.30 and 326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.46, 1,220.30 and 326.50 is: 489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.46 : 1,220.30 = 326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.46/1,220.30 = 326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.46x = 1,220.30 × 326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.46x = 398,427.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,427.95/813.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.79

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