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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.81, 1,229.28 and 326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.81, 1,229.28 and 326.20 is: 489.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.81 : 1,229.28 = 326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.81/1,229.28 = 326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.81x = 1,229.28 × 326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.81x = 400,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,987.25/819.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.12

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