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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,226.31 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,226.31 and 488.70 is: 732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,226.31 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,226.31 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,226.31 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 599,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,297.70/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.28

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