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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.20, 1,220.76 and 327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.20, 1,220.76 and 327.36 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.20 : 1,220.76 = 327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.20/1,220.76 = 327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.20x = 1,220.76 × 327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.20x = 399,627.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,627.99/814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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