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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.40, 1,223.40 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.40, 1,223.40 and 328.60 is: 492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.40 : 1,223.40 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.40/1,223.40 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.40x = 1,223.40 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.40x = 402,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,009.24/816.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.42

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