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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,224.38 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,224.38 and 450.73 is: 676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,224.38 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,224.38 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,224.38 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 551,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,864.80/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.20

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