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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,226.22 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,226.22 and 384.45 is: 576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,226.22 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,226.22 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,226.22 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 471,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,420.28/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.17

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