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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,227.60 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,227.60 and 305.60 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,227.60 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,227.60 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,227.60 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 375,154.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,154.56/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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