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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.03, 1,224.79 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.03, 1,224.79 and 471.08 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.03 : 1,224.79 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.03/1,224.79 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.03x = 1,224.79 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.03x = 576,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,975.96/818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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