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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.68, 1,227.66 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.68, 1,227.66 and 433.84 is: 650.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.68 : 1,227.66 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.68/1,227.66 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.68x = 1,227.66 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.68x = 532,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,608.01/818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.57

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