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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.06, 1,224.27 and 329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.06, 1,224.27 and 329.61 is: 494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.06 : 1,224.27 = 329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.06/1,224.27 = 329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.06x = 1,224.27 × 329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.06x = 403,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,531.63/816.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.49

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