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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,226.12 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,226.12 and 471.15 is: 705.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,226.12 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,226.12 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,226.12 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 577,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,684.08/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.66

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