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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.97, 1,220.96 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.97, 1,220.96 and 326.91 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.97 : 1,220.96 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.97/1,220.96 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.97x = 1,220.96 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.97x = 399,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,140.27/813.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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