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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.08, 1,221.36 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.08, 1,221.36 and 327.04 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.08 : 1,221.36 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.08/1,221.36 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.08x = 1,221.36 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.08x = 399,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,433.57/814.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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