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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,225.13 and 329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,225.13 and 329.54 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,225.13 = 329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,225.13 = 329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,225.13 × 329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 403,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,721.57/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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