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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,228.03 and 331.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,228.03 and 331.39 is: 497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,228.03 = 331.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,228.03 = 331.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,228.03 × 331.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 406,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,957.57/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.09

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