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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.32, 1,222.06 and 327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.32, 1,222.06 and 327.40 is: 491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.32 : 1,222.06 = 327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.32/1,222.06 = 327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.32x = 1,222.06 × 327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.32x = 400,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,102.44/814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.33

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