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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.36, 1,223.34 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.36, 1,223.34 and 430.44 is: 645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.36 : 1,223.34 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.36/1,223.34 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.36x = 1,223.34 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.36x = 526,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,574.47/816.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.03

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