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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.74, 1,228.63 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.74, 1,228.63 and 298.69 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.74 : 1,228.63 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.74/1,228.63 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.74x = 1,228.63 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.74x = 366,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,979.49/818.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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