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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.43, 1,224.78 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.43, 1,224.78 and 405.58 is: 608.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.43 : 1,224.78 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.43/1,224.78 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.43x = 1,224.78 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.43x = 496,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,744.24/816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.43

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