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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.58, 1,223.64 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.58, 1,223.64 and 329.04 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.58 : 1,223.64 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.58/1,223.64 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.58x = 1,223.64 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.58x = 402,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,626.51/815.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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