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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.48, 1,219.92 and 326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.48, 1,219.92 and 326.40 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.48 : 1,219.92 = 326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.48/1,219.92 = 326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.48x = 1,219.92 × 326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.48x = 398,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,181.89/813.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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