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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,226.05 and 470.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,226.05 and 470.95 is: 705.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,226.05 = 470.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,226.05 = 470.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,226.05 × 470.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 577,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,408.60/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.30

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