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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.39, 1,227.33 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.39, 1,227.33 and 270.47 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.39 : 1,227.33 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.39/1,227.33 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.39x = 1,227.33 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.39x = 331,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,949.81/818.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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