Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.08, 1,226 and 471.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 818.08, 1,226 and 471.52 is: 706.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818.08 : 1,226 = 471.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818.08/1,226 = 471.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818.08x = 1,226 × 471.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818.08x = 578,083.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,083.52/818.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706.63
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