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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.93, 1,221.47 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.93, 1,221.47 and 327.09 is: 490.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.93 : 1,221.47 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.93/1,221.47 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.93x = 1,221.47 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.93x = 399,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,530.62/813.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.87

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