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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.49, 1,224.49 and 296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.49, 1,224.49 and 296.43 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.49 : 1,224.49 = 296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.49/1,224.49 = 296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.49x = 1,224.49 × 296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.49x = 362,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,975.57/816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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