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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,226.52 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,226.52 and 270.06 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,226.52 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,226.52 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,226.52 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 331,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,233.99/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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