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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,227.71 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,227.71 and 298.46 is: 447.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,227.71 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,227.71 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,227.71 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 366,422.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,422.33/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.69

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