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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.43, 1,222.41 and 328.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.43, 1,222.41 and 328.15 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.43 : 1,222.41 = 328.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.43/1,222.41 = 328.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.43x = 1,222.41 × 328.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.43x = 401,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,133.84/815.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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