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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.83, 1,224.07 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.83, 1,224.07 and 328.93 is: 493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.83 : 1,224.07 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.83/1,224.07 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.83x = 1,224.07 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.83x = 402,629.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,629.46/815.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.52

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