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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,223.78 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,223.78 and 329.13 is: 493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,223.78 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,223.78 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,223.78 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 402,781.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,781.07/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.80

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