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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.01, 1,227.02 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.01, 1,227.02 and 331.05 is: 496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.01 : 1,227.02 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.01/1,227.02 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.01x = 1,227.02 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.01x = 406,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,203.32/818.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.58

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