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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.25, 1,226.57 and 384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.25, 1,226.57 and 384.63 is: 576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.25 : 1,226.57 = 384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.25/1,226.57 = 384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.25x = 1,226.57 × 384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.25x = 471,773.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,773.70/818.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.56

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