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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.61, 1,223.47 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.61, 1,223.47 and 328.60 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.61 : 1,223.47 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.61/1,223.47 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.61x = 1,223.47 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.61x = 402,032.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,032.24/815.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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