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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.41, 1,226.63 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.41, 1,226.63 and 379.06 is: 568.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.41 : 1,226.63 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.41/1,226.63 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.41x = 1,226.63 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.41x = 464,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,970.62/818.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.14

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