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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.44, 1,224.25 and 329.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.44, 1,224.25 and 329.42 is: 493.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.44 : 1,224.25 = 329.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.44/1,224.25 = 329.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.44x = 1,224.25 × 329.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.44x = 403,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,294.67/816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.97

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