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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.14, 1,226.73 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.14, 1,226.73 and 297.98 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.14 : 1,226.73 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.14/1,226.73 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.14x = 1,226.73 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.14x = 365,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,541.01/818.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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