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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,226.38 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,226.38 and 407.62 is: 610.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,226.38 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,226.38 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,226.38 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 499,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,897.02/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.99

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