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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.92, 1,223.80 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.92, 1,223.80 and 328.64 is: 492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.92 : 1,223.80 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.92/1,223.80 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.92x = 1,223.80 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.92x = 402,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,189.63/815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.93

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