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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.09, 1,222.95 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.09, 1,222.95 and 328.17 is: 492.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.09 : 1,222.95 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.09/1,222.95 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.09x = 1,222.95 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.09x = 401,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,341.32/815.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.39

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