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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,227.60 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,227.60 and 331.36 is: 497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,227.60 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,227.60 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,227.60 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 406,771.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,771.40/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.01

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