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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.46, 1,221.14 and 320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.46, 1,221.14 and 320.83 is: 481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.46 : 1,221.14 = 320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.46/1,221.14 = 320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.46x = 1,221.14 × 320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.46x = 391,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,776.10/814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.03

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