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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.83, 1,225.02 and 329.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.83, 1,225.02 and 329.77 is: 494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.83 : 1,225.02 = 329.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.83/1,225.02 = 329.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.83x = 1,225.02 × 329.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.83x = 403,977.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,977.61/816.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.56

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