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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.95, 1,220.97 and 327.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.95, 1,220.97 and 327.00 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.95 : 1,220.97 = 327.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.95/1,220.97 = 327.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.95x = 1,220.97 × 327.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.95x = 399,252.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,252.92/813.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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