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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.48, 1,223.72 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.48, 1,223.72 and 382.68 is: 574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.48 : 1,223.72 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.48/1,223.72 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.48x = 1,223.72 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.48x = 468,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,293.17/815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.25

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