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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.04, 1,220.14 and 326.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.04, 1,220.14 and 326.52 is: 489.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.04 : 1,220.14 = 326.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.04/1,220.14 = 326.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.04x = 1,220.14 × 326.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.04x = 398,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,399.30/814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.41

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