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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.35, 1,227.30 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.35, 1,227.30 and 401.68 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.35 : 1,227.30 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.35/1,227.30 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.35x = 1,227.30 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.35x = 492,987.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,987.60/818.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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