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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,225.08 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,225.08 and 354.60 is: 532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,225.08 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,225.08 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,225.08 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 434,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,413.37/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.06

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