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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.58, 1,221.71 and 327.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.58, 1,221.71 and 327.14 is: 490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.58 : 1,221.71 = 327.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.58/1,221.71 = 327.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.58x = 1,221.71 × 327.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.58x = 399,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,662.47/814.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.64

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