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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.92, 1,227.62 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.92, 1,227.62 and 331.84 is: 497.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.92 : 1,227.62 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.92/1,227.62 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.92x = 1,227.62 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.92x = 407,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,373.42/818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.45

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