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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.47, 1,224.32 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.47, 1,224.32 and 296.45 is: 444.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.47 : 1,224.32 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.47/1,224.32 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.47x = 1,224.32 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.47x = 362,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,942.06/816.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.53

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