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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.55, 1,224.52 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.55, 1,224.52 and 323.06 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.55 : 1,224.52 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.55/1,224.52 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.55x = 1,224.52 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.55x = 395,586.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,586.50/816.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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