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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.90, 1,224.50 and 323.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.90, 1,224.50 and 323.11 is: 484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.90 : 1,224.50 = 323.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.90/1,224.50 = 323.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.90x = 1,224.50 × 323.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.90x = 395,648.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,648.20/816.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.33

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