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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,220.33 and 326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,220.33 and 326.77 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,220.33 = 326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,220.33 = 326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,220.33 × 326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 398,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,765.00/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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