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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,223.46 and 405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,223.46 and 405.29 is: 607.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,223.46 = 405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,223.46 = 405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,223.46 × 405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 495,849.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,849.99/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.93

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