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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.51, 1,225.44 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.51, 1,225.44 and 329.88 is: 495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.51 : 1,225.44 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.51/1,225.44 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.51x = 1,225.44 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.51x = 404,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,248.15/816.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.09

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