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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,220.48 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,220.48 and 326.48 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,220.48 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,220.48 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,220.48 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 398,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,454.58/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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