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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.13, 1,226.58 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.13, 1,226.58 and 269.98 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.13 : 1,226.58 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.13/1,226.58 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.13x = 1,226.58 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.13x = 331,152.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,152.07/818.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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