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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.12, 1,221.42 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.12, 1,221.42 and 326.86 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.12 : 1,221.42 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.12/1,221.42 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.12x = 1,221.42 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.12x = 399,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,233.34/814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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