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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,223.16 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,223.16 and 430.56 is: 645.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,223.16 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,223.16 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,223.16 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 526,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,643.77/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.21

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