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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.70, 1,225.06 and 329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.70, 1,225.06 and 329.70 is: 494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.70 : 1,225.06 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.70/1,225.06 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.70x = 1,225.06 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.70x = 403,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,902.28/816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.55

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