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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.14, 1,227.27 and 406.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.14, 1,227.27 and 406.86 is: 610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.14 : 1,227.27 = 406.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.14/1,227.27 = 406.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.14x = 1,227.27 × 406.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.14x = 499,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,320.94/818.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.31

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