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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.14, 1,222.92 and 328.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.14, 1,222.92 and 328.74 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.14 : 1,222.92 = 328.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.14/1,222.92 = 328.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.14x = 1,222.92 × 328.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.14x = 402,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,022.72/815.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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