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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,226.80 and 305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,226.80 and 305.04 is: 457.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,226.80 = 305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,226.80 = 305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,226.80 × 305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 374,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,223.07/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.26

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