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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,224.42 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,224.42 and 432.16 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,224.42 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,224.42 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,224.42 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 529,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,145.35/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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