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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.11, 1,224.17 and 302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.11, 1,224.17 and 302.83 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.11 : 1,224.17 = 302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.11/1,224.17 = 302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.11x = 1,224.17 × 302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.11x = 370,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,713.89/816.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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