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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.61, 1,221.96 and 327.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.61, 1,221.96 and 327.61 is: 491.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.61 : 1,221.96 = 327.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.61/1,221.96 = 327.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.61x = 1,221.96 × 327.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.61x = 400,320.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,320.21/814.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.43

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