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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.08, 1,222.63 and 328.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.08, 1,222.63 and 328.03 is: 492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.08 : 1,222.63 = 328.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.08/1,222.63 = 328.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.08x = 1,222.63 × 328.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.08x = 401,059.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,059.32/815.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.05

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