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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.44, 1,220.58 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.44, 1,220.58 and 326.82 is: 489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.44 : 1,220.58 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.44/1,220.58 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.44x = 1,220.58 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.44x = 398,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,909.96/814.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.80

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