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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.42, 1,221.63 and 327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.42, 1,221.63 and 327.13 is: 490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.42 : 1,221.63 = 327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.42/1,221.63 = 327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.42x = 1,221.63 × 327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.42x = 399,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,631.82/814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.70

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