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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.68, 1,224.52 and 405.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.68, 1,224.52 and 405.61 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.68 : 1,224.52 = 405.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.68/1,224.52 = 405.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.68x = 1,224.52 × 405.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.68x = 496,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,673.48/816.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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