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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.19, 1,220.06 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.19, 1,220.06 and 326.97 is: 489.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.19 : 1,220.06 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.19/1,220.06 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.19x = 1,220.06 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.19x = 398,923.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,923.84/814.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.97

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