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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.07, 1,231.34 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.07, 1,231.34 and 327.30 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.07 : 1,231.34 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.07/1,231.34 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.07x = 1,231.34 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.07x = 403,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,015.95/821.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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