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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,225.92 and 406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,225.92 and 406.65 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,225.92 = 406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,225.92 = 406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,225.92 × 406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 498,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,520.37/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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