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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.31, 1,221.52 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.31, 1,221.52 and 327.30 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.31 : 1,221.52 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.31/1,221.52 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.31x = 1,221.52 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.31x = 399,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,803.50/814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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