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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,228.14 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,228.14 and 331.82 is: 497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,228.14 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,228.14 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,228.14 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 407,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,521.41/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.73

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