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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.22, 1,223.64 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.22, 1,223.64 and 405.56 is: 608.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.22 : 1,223.64 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.22/1,223.64 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.22x = 1,223.64 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.22x = 496,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,259.44/816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.00

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