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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.30, 1,223.55 and 405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.30, 1,223.55 and 405.54 is: 607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.30 : 1,223.55 = 405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.30/1,223.55 = 405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.30x = 1,223.55 × 405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.30x = 496,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,198.47/816.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.86

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