Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.12, 1,227.54 and 305
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 818.12, 1,227.54 and 305 is: 457.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818.12 : 1,227.54 = 305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818.12/1,227.54 = 305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818.12x = 1,227.54 × 305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818.12x = 374,399.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 374,399.70/818.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457.63
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