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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.61, 1,227.20 and 305.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.61, 1,227.20 and 305.25 is: 457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.61 : 1,227.20 = 305.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.61/1,227.20 = 305.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.61x = 1,227.20 × 305.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.61x = 374,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,601.27/818.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.61

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