Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.36 and 476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.36 and 476 is: 714
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
818.24 : 1,227.36 = 476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
818.24/1,227.36 = 476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
818.24x = 1,227.36 × 476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
818.24x = 584,223.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,223.36/818.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714
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