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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.46, 1,227.78 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.46, 1,227.78 and 331.44 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.46 : 1,227.78 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.46/1,227.78 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.46x = 1,227.78 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.46x = 406,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,935.40/818.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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