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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.18, 1,224.90 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.18, 1,224.90 and 329.58 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.18 : 1,224.90 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.18/1,224.90 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.18x = 1,224.90 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.18x = 403,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,702.54/816.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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