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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.28, 1,223.86 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.28, 1,223.86 and 296.16 is: 444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.28 : 1,223.86 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.28/1,223.86 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.28x = 1,223.86 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.28x = 362,458.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,458.38/816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.04

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