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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.09, 1,222.65 and 404.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.09, 1,222.65 and 404.61 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.09 : 1,222.65 = 404.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.09/1,222.65 = 404.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.09x = 1,222.65 × 404.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.09x = 494,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,696.42/816.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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