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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.20, 1,222.32 and 404.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.20, 1,222.32 and 404.76 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.20 : 1,222.32 = 404.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.20/1,222.32 = 404.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.20x = 1,222.32 × 404.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.20x = 494,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,746.24/816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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