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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,223.98 and 328.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,223.98 and 328.93 is: 493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,223.98 = 328.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,223.98 = 328.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,223.98 × 328.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 402,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,599.86/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.23

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