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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.97, 1,226.64 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.97, 1,226.64 and 270 is: 404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.97 : 1,226.64 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.97/1,226.64 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.97x = 1,226.64 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.97x = 331,193.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,193.81/817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.90

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