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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,226.89 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,226.89 and 324.46 is: 486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,226.89 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,226.89 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,226.89 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 398,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,076.73/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.55

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