Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,223.51 and 404.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,223.51 and 404.63 is: 606.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816.75 : 1,223.51 = 404.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816.75/1,223.51 = 404.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816.75x = 1,223.51 × 404.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816.75x = 495,065.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,065.30/816.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 606.14
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