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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.94, 1,227.33 and 472.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.94, 1,227.33 and 472.47 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.94 : 1,227.33 = 472.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.94/1,227.33 = 472.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.94x = 1,227.33 × 472.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.94x = 579,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,876.61/818.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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