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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,228.02 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,228.02 and 379.94 is: 570.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,228.02 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,228.02 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,228.02 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 466,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,573.92/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.05

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