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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.55, 1,225.40 and 329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.55, 1,225.40 and 329.74 is: 494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.55 : 1,225.40 = 329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.55/1,225.40 = 329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.55x = 1,225.40 × 329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.55x = 404,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,058.68/816.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.84

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