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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.82, 1,228.43 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.82, 1,228.43 and 271.01 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.82 : 1,228.43 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.82/1,228.43 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.82x = 1,228.43 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.82x = 332,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,916.81/818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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