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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.18, 1,224.54 and 329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.18, 1,224.54 and 329.10 is: 493.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.18 : 1,224.54 = 329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.18/1,224.54 = 329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.18x = 1,224.54 × 329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.18x = 402,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,996.11/816.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.76

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