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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.06, 1,220.82 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.06, 1,220.82 and 326.98 is: 490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.06 : 1,220.82 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.06/1,220.82 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.06x = 1,220.82 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.06x = 399,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,183.72/814.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.36

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