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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.59, 1,221.87 and 327.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.59, 1,221.87 and 327.63 is: 491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.59 : 1,221.87 = 327.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.59/1,221.87 = 327.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.59x = 1,221.87 × 327.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.59x = 400,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,322.50/814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.44

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