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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.22, 1,227.68 and 433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.22, 1,227.68 and 433.38 is: 650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.22 : 1,227.68 = 433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.22/1,227.68 = 433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.22x = 1,227.68 × 433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.22x = 532,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,046.90/818.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.25

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