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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.35, 1,224.81 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.35, 1,224.81 and 383.19 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.35 : 1,224.81 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.35/1,224.81 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.35x = 1,224.81 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.35x = 469,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,334.94/816.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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