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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.28, 1,222.96 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.28, 1,222.96 and 328.27 is: 492.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.28 : 1,222.96 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.28/1,222.96 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.28x = 1,222.96 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.28x = 401,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,454.96/815.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.41

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