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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.66, 1,220.76 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.66, 1,220.76 and 326.85 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.66 : 1,220.76 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.66/1,220.76 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.66x = 1,220.76 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.66x = 399,005.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,005.41/813.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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