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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.89, 1,225.33 and 323.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.89, 1,225.33 and 323.39 is: 485.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.89 : 1,225.33 = 323.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.89/1,225.33 = 323.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.89x = 1,225.33 × 323.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.89x = 396,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,261.72/816.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.09

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