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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.03, 1,227.15 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.03, 1,227.15 and 298.35 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.03 : 1,227.15 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.03/1,227.15 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.03x = 1,227.15 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.03x = 366,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,120.20/818.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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