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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,221.60 and 327.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,221.60 and 327.39 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,221.60 = 327.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,221.60 = 327.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,221.60 × 327.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 399,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,939.62/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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