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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,224.78 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,224.78 and 431.68 is: 647.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,224.78 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,224.78 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,224.78 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 528,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,713.03/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.81

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