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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.46, 1,224.77 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.46, 1,224.77 and 268.51 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.46 : 1,224.77 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.46/1,224.77 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.46x = 1,224.77 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.46x = 328,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,858.59/816.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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