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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.86, 1,221.02 and 327.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.86, 1,221.02 and 327.25 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.86 : 1,221.02 = 327.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.86/1,221.02 = 327.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.86x = 1,221.02 × 327.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.86x = 399,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,579.91/813.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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