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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.27, 1,223.30 and 328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.27, 1,223.30 and 328.66 is: 493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.27 : 1,223.30 = 328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.27/1,223.30 = 328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.27x = 1,223.30 × 328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.27x = 402,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,047.54/815.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.15

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