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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.66, 1,222.21 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.66, 1,222.21 and 328.05 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.66 : 1,222.21 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.66/1,222.21 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.66x = 1,222.21 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.66x = 400,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,945.99/814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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