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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.04, 1,224.24 and 328.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.04, 1,224.24 and 328.96 is: 493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.04 : 1,224.24 = 328.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.04/1,224.24 = 328.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.04x = 1,224.24 × 328.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.04x = 402,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,725.99/816.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.51

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