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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.11, 1,227.68 and 298.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.11, 1,227.68 and 298.06 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.11 : 1,227.68 = 298.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.11/1,227.68 = 298.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.11x = 1,227.68 × 298.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.11x = 365,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,918.86/818.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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