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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,227.60 and 298.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,227.60 and 298.49 is: 447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,227.60 = 298.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,227.60 = 298.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,227.60 × 298.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 366,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,420.19/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.60

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