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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.95, 1,221.38 and 327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.95, 1,221.38 and 327.34 is: 491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.95 : 1,221.38 = 327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.95/1,221.38 = 327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.95x = 1,221.38 × 327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.95x = 399,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,811.93/813.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.20

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