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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.49, 1,222.43 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.49, 1,222.43 and 328.88 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.49 : 1,222.43 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.49/1,222.43 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.49x = 1,222.43 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.49x = 402,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,034.19/815.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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