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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.38, 1,224.82 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.38, 1,224.82 and 296.63 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.38 : 1,224.82 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.38/1,224.82 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.38x = 1,224.82 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.38x = 363,317.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,317.20/816.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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