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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.67, 1,222.05 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.67, 1,222.05 and 328.04 is: 492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.67 : 1,222.05 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.67/1,222.05 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.67x = 1,222.05 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.67x = 400,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,881.28/814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.08

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