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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.18, 1,224.88 and 406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.18, 1,224.88 and 406.62 is: 609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.18 : 1,224.88 = 406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.18/1,224.88 = 406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.18x = 1,224.88 × 406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.18x = 498,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,059.69/817.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.49

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