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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.36, 1,221.48 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.36, 1,221.48 and 327.10 is: 490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.36 : 1,221.48 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.36/1,221.48 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.36x = 1,221.48 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.36x = 399,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,546.11/814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.63

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