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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,228.50 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,228.50 and 385.86 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,228.50 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,228.50 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,228.50 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 474,029.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,029.01/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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