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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,223.90 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,223.90 and 329.16 is: 493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,223.90 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,223.90 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,223.90 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 402,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,858.92/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.45

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