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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.94, 1,223.97 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.94, 1,223.97 and 329.04 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.94 : 1,223.97 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.94/1,223.97 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.94x = 1,223.97 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.94x = 402,735.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,735.09/815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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