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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.63, 1,224.94 and 303.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.63, 1,224.94 and 303.63 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.63 : 1,224.94 = 303.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.63/1,224.94 = 303.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.63x = 1,224.94 × 303.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.63x = 371,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,928.53/816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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