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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.46, 1,223.58 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.46, 1,223.58 and 382.64 is: 574.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.46 : 1,223.58 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.46/1,223.58 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.46x = 1,223.58 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.46x = 468,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,190.65/815.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.14

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