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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,220.64 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,220.64 and 320.52 is: 480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,220.64 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,220.64 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,220.64 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 391,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,239.53/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.59

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