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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.16, 1,221.38 and 327.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.16, 1,221.38 and 327.15 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.16 : 1,221.38 = 327.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.16/1,221.38 = 327.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.16x = 1,221.38 × 327.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.16x = 399,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,572.83/814.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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