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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.93, 1,227.33 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.93, 1,227.33 and 407.18 is: 610.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.93 : 1,227.33 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.93/1,227.33 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.93x = 1,227.33 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.93x = 499,738.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,738.09/818.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.24

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