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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.92, 1,222.86 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.92, 1,222.86 and 328.20 is: 492.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.92 : 1,222.86 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.92/1,222.86 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.92x = 1,222.86 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.92x = 401,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,342.65/814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.49

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