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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.49, 1,227.45 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.49, 1,227.45 and 298.41 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.49 : 1,227.45 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.49/1,227.45 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.49x = 1,227.45 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.49x = 366,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,283.35/818.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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