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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.40, 1,221.56 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.40, 1,221.56 and 327.32 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.40 : 1,221.56 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.40/1,221.56 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.40x = 1,221.56 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.40x = 399,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,841.02/814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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