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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,227.28 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,227.28 and 331.62 is: 497.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,227.28 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,227.28 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,227.28 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 406,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,990.59/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.51

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