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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,227.75 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,227.75 and 448.77 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,227.75 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,227.75 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,227.75 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 550,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,977.37/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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