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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.91, 1,222.26 and 327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.91, 1,222.26 and 327.98 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.91 : 1,222.26 = 327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.91/1,222.26 = 327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.91x = 1,222.26 × 327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.91x = 400,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,876.83/814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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