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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,224.48 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,224.48 and 302.88 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,224.48 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,224.48 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,224.48 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 370,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,870.50/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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