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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.08, 1,223.28 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.08, 1,223.28 and 328.80 is: 492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.08 : 1,223.28 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.08/1,223.28 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.08x = 1,223.28 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.08x = 402,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,214.46/816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.86

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