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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.26, 1,220.88 and 326.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.26, 1,220.88 and 326.76 is: 489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.26 : 1,220.88 = 326.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.26/1,220.88 = 326.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.26x = 1,220.88 × 326.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.26x = 398,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,934.75/814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.94

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