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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,224.24 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,224.24 and 450.72 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,224.24 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,224.24 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,224.24 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 551,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,789.45/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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