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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,223.68 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,223.68 and 450.60 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,223.68 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,223.68 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,223.68 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 551,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,390.21/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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