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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.69, 1,228.23 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.69, 1,228.23 and 298.62 is: 448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.69 : 1,228.23 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.69/1,228.23 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.69x = 1,228.23 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.69x = 366,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,774.04/818.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.00

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