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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.93, 1,225.37 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.93, 1,225.37 and 329.85 is: 494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.93 : 1,225.37 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.93/1,225.37 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.93x = 1,225.37 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.93x = 404,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,182.17/816.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.76

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