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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.39, 1,222.22 and 327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.39, 1,222.22 and 327.78 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.39 : 1,222.22 = 327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.39/1,222.22 = 327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.39x = 1,222.22 × 327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.39x = 400,620.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,620.09/814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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