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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.37, 1,228.16 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.37, 1,228.16 and 385.83 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.37 : 1,228.16 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.37/1,228.16 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.37x = 1,228.16 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.37x = 473,860.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,860.97/818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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