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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.04, 1,220.30 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.04, 1,220.30 and 327.42 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.04 : 1,220.30 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.04/1,220.30 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.04x = 1,220.30 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.04x = 399,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,550.63/814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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