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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,224.44 and 405.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,224.44 and 405.27 is: 607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,224.44 = 405.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,224.44 = 405.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,224.44 × 405.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 496,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,228.80/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.10

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