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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.80, 1,223.93 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.80, 1,223.93 and 329.19 is: 493.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.80 : 1,223.93 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.80/1,223.93 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.80x = 1,223.93 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.80x = 402,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,905.52/815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.88

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