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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.91, 1,227.69 and 423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.91, 1,227.69 and 423.45 is: 634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.91 : 1,227.69 = 423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.91/1,227.69 = 423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.91x = 1,227.69 × 423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.91x = 519,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,865.33/818.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.83

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