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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,226.39 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,226.39 and 384.48 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,226.39 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,226.39 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,226.39 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 471,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,520.50/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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