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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,229.63 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,229.63 and 358.16 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,229.63 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,229.63 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,229.63 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 440,396.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,396.34/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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