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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.14, 1,221.75 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.14, 1,221.75 and 327.54 is: 490.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.14 : 1,221.75 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.14/1,221.75 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.14x = 1,221.75 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.14x = 400,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,172.00/815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.92

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