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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.79, 1,224.46 and 329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.79, 1,224.46 and 329.50 is: 493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.79 : 1,224.46 = 329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.79/1,224.46 = 329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.79x = 1,224.46 × 329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.79x = 403,459.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,459.57/816.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.96

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