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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.54, 1,219.70 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.54, 1,219.70 and 326.33 is: 489.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.54 : 1,219.70 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.54/1,219.70 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.54x = 1,219.70 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.54x = 398,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,019.42/813.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.24

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