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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.56, 1,227.46 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.56, 1,227.46 and 298.20 is: 447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.56 : 1,227.46 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.56/1,227.46 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.56x = 1,227.46 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.56x = 366,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,028.57/818.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.16

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