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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,222.82 and 328.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,222.82 and 328.98 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,222.82 = 328.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,222.82 = 328.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,222.82 × 328.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 402,278.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,278.03/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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