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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.60, 1,221.80 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.60, 1,221.80 and 321.24 is: 481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.60 : 1,221.80 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.60/1,221.80 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.60x = 1,221.80 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.60x = 392,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,491.03/814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.82

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