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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.31, 1,223.55 and 405.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.31, 1,223.55 and 405.75 is: 608.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.31 : 1,223.55 = 405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.31/1,223.55 = 405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.31x = 1,223.55 × 405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.31x = 496,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,455.41/816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.17

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