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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.57, 1,221.97 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.57, 1,221.97 and 327.59 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.57 : 1,221.97 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.57/1,221.97 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.57x = 1,221.97 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.57x = 400,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,301.37/814.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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