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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.33, 1,224.68 and 383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.33, 1,224.68 and 383.25 is: 574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.33 : 1,224.68 = 383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.33/1,224.68 = 383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.33x = 1,224.68 × 383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.33x = 469,356.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,356.69/816.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.96

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