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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,226.36 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,226.36 and 384.80 is: 576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,226.36 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,226.36 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,226.36 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 471,903.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,903.33/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.73

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