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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,227.69 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,227.69 and 298.56 is: 447.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,227.69 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,227.69 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,227.69 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 366,539.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,539.13/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.73

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