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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.98, 1,223.16 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.98, 1,223.16 and 328.38 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.98 : 1,223.16 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.98/1,223.16 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.98x = 1,223.16 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.98x = 401,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,661.28/814.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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