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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,224.42 and 405.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,224.42 and 405.30 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,224.42 = 405.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,224.42 = 405.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,224.42 × 405.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 496,257.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,257.43/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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