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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.48, 1,222.10 and 327.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.48, 1,222.10 and 327.84 is: 491.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.48 : 1,222.10 = 327.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.48/1,222.10 = 327.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.48x = 1,222.10 × 327.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.48x = 400,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,653.26/814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.91

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