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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.17, 1,227.27 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.17, 1,227.27 and 298.18 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.17 : 1,227.27 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.17/1,227.27 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.17x = 1,227.27 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.17x = 365,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,947.37/818.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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