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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.05, 1,220.98 and 326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.05, 1,220.98 and 326.74 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.05 : 1,220.98 = 326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.05/1,220.98 = 326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.05x = 1,220.98 × 326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.05x = 398,943.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,943.01/814.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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