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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.44, 1,223.82 and 383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.44, 1,223.82 and 383.24 is: 574.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.44 : 1,223.82 = 383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.44/1,223.82 = 383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.44x = 1,223.82 × 383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.44x = 469,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,016.78/816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.47

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