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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.68, 1,228.35 and 385.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.68, 1,228.35 and 385.87 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.68 : 1,228.35 = 385.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.68/1,228.35 = 385.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.68x = 1,228.35 × 385.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.68x = 473,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,983.41/818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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