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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,228.20 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,228.20 and 385.63 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,228.20 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,228.20 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,228.20 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 473,626.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,626.25/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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