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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.95, 1,221.27 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.95, 1,221.27 and 326.88 is: 490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.95 : 1,221.27 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.95/1,221.27 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.95x = 1,221.27 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.95x = 399,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,207.51/813.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.46

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