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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.83, 1,228.47 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.83, 1,228.47 and 271.09 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.83 : 1,228.47 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.83/1,228.47 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.83x = 1,228.47 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.83x = 333,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,025.93/818.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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