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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.88, 1,223.88 and 328.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.88, 1,223.88 and 328.94 is: 493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.88 : 1,223.88 = 328.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.88/1,223.88 = 328.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.88x = 1,223.88 × 328.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.88x = 402,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,580.03/815.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.43

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