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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.63, 1,224.41 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.63, 1,224.41 and 296.37 is: 444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.63 : 1,224.41 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.63/1,224.41 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.63x = 1,224.41 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.63x = 362,876.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,876.91/816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.36

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