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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.80, 1,227.27 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.80, 1,227.27 and 407.53 is: 610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.80 : 1,227.27 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.80/1,227.27 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.80x = 1,227.27 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.80x = 500,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,149.34/818.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.83

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