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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.69, 1,228.23 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.69, 1,228.23 and 270.93 is: 406.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.69 : 1,228.23 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.69/1,228.23 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.69x = 1,228.23 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.69x = 332,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,764.35/818.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.46

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