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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.33, 1,224.54 and 329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.33, 1,224.54 and 329.32 is: 494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.33 : 1,224.54 = 329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.33/1,224.54 = 329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.33x = 1,224.54 × 329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.33x = 403,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,265.51/816.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.00

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