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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.87, 1,229.02 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.87, 1,229.02 and 423.82 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.87 : 1,229.02 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.87/1,229.02 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.87x = 1,229.02 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.87x = 520,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,883.26/818.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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