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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.44, 1,228.74 and 433.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.44, 1,228.74 and 433.96 is: 651.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.44 : 1,228.74 = 433.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.44/1,228.74 = 433.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.44x = 1,228.74 × 433.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.44x = 533,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,224.01/818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.51

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