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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,225.08 and 426.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,225.08 and 426.78 is: 640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,225.08 = 426.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,225.08 = 426.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,225.08 × 426.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 522,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,839.64/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.36

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