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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,225.20 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,225.20 and 488.28 is: 731.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,225.20 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,225.20 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,225.20 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 598,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,240.66/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.20

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