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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,224.17 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,224.17 and 329.07 is: 493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,224.17 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,224.17 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,224.17 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 402,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,835.98/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.63

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