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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,223.67 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,223.67 and 329.24 is: 493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,223.67 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,223.67 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,223.67 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 402,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,881.11/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.94

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