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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,225.08 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,225.08 and 383.64 is: 575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,225.08 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,225.08 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,225.08 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 469,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,989.69/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.65

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