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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.15, 1,226.92 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.15, 1,226.92 and 298.01 is: 446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.15 : 1,226.92 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.15/1,226.92 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.15x = 1,226.92 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.15x = 365,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,634.43/818.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.90

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