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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,226.22 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,226.22 and 269.70 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,226.22 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,226.22 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,226.22 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 330,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,711.53/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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