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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.00, 1,222.70 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.00, 1,222.70 and 328.05 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.00 : 1,222.70 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.00/1,222.70 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.00x = 1,222.70 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.00x = 401,105.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,105.09/815.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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