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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.13, 1,222.11 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.13, 1,222.11 and 327.52 is: 491.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.13 : 1,222.11 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.13/1,222.11 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.13x = 1,222.11 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.13x = 400,266.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,266.99/814.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.65

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