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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.80, 1,221.96 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.80, 1,221.96 and 328.08 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.80 : 1,221.96 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.80/1,221.96 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.80x = 1,221.96 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.80x = 400,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,900.64/814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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