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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,225.44 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,225.44 and 329.64 is: 494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,225.44 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,225.44 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,225.44 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 403,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,954.04/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.69

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