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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.25, 1,224.56 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.25, 1,224.56 and 303.25 is: 454.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.25 : 1,224.56 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.25/1,224.56 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.25x = 1,224.56 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.25x = 371,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,347.82/816.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.94

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