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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,224.90 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,224.90 and 268.62 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,224.90 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,224.90 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,224.90 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 329,032.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,032.64/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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