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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.28, 1,220.96 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.28, 1,220.96 and 327.06 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.28 : 1,220.96 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.28/1,220.96 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.28x = 1,220.96 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.28x = 399,327.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,327.18/814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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