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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.83, 1,220.79 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.83, 1,220.79 and 326.82 is: 490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.83 : 1,220.79 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.83/1,220.79 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.83x = 1,220.79 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.83x = 398,978.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,978.59/813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.25

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