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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.67, 1,220.55 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.67, 1,220.55 and 327.04 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.67 : 1,220.55 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.67/1,220.55 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.67x = 1,220.55 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.67x = 399,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,168.67/813.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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