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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.54, 1,223.51 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.54, 1,223.51 and 328.59 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.54 : 1,223.51 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.54/1,223.51 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.54x = 1,223.51 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.54x = 402,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,031.51/815.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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