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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,227.80 and 331.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,227.80 and 331.47 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,227.80 = 331.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,227.80 = 331.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,227.80 × 331.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 406,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,977.21/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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