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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.05, 1,222.80 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.05, 1,222.80 and 328.44 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.05 : 1,222.80 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.05/1,222.80 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.05x = 1,222.80 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.05x = 401,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,616.43/815.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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