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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.51, 1,222.11 and 327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.51, 1,222.11 and 327.44 is: 491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.51 : 1,222.11 = 327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.51/1,222.11 = 327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.51x = 1,222.11 × 327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.51x = 400,170.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,170.75/814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.30

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