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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.17, 1,224.74 and 329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.17, 1,224.74 and 329.25 is: 494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.17 : 1,224.74 = 329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.17/1,224.74 = 329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.17x = 1,224.74 × 329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.17x = 403,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,244.00/816.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.07

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