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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,225.17 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,225.17 and 329.94 is: 495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,225.17 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,225.17 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,225.17 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 404,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,232.59/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.06

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