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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,222.44 and 327.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,222.44 and 327.74 is: 491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,222.44 = 327.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,222.44 = 327.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,222.44 × 327.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 400,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,640.85/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.73

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