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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.30, 1,224.63 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.30, 1,224.63 and 268.49 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.30 : 1,224.63 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.30/1,224.63 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.30x = 1,224.63 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.30x = 328,800.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,800.91/816.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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