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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.59, 1,227.85 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.59, 1,227.85 and 331.65 is: 497.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.59 : 1,227.85 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.59/1,227.85 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.59x = 1,227.85 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.59x = 407,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,216.45/818.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.46

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