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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,228.05 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,228.05 and 331.94 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,228.05 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,228.05 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,228.05 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 407,632.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,632.78/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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