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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.30, 1,227.45 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.30, 1,227.45 and 385.22 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.30 : 1,227.45 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.30/1,227.45 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.30x = 1,227.45 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.30x = 472,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,838.29/818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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