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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.63, 1,228.01 and 331.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.63, 1,228.01 and 331.69 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.63 : 1,228.01 = 331.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.63/1,228.01 = 331.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.63x = 1,228.01 × 331.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.63x = 407,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,318.64/818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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