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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.76, 1,221.60 and 327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.76, 1,221.60 and 327.20 is: 490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.76 : 1,221.60 = 327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.76/1,221.60 = 327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.76x = 1,221.60 × 327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.76x = 399,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,707.52/814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.58

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