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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.66, 1,227.65 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.66, 1,227.65 and 324.96 is: 487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.66 : 1,227.65 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.66/1,227.65 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.66x = 1,227.65 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.66x = 398,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,935.52/818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.31

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