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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,224.96 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,224.96 and 303.64 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,224.96 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,224.96 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,224.96 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 371,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,946.85/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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