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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.64, 1,220.66 and 327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.64, 1,220.66 and 327.24 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.64 : 1,220.66 = 327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.64/1,220.66 = 327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.64x = 1,220.66 × 327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.64x = 399,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,443.49/813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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