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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.47, 1,223.18 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.47, 1,223.18 and 328.51 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.47 : 1,223.18 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.47/1,223.18 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.47x = 1,223.18 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.47x = 401,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,820.75/815.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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