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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.95, 1,228.11 and 472.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.95, 1,228.11 and 472.54 is: 708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.95 : 1,228.11 = 472.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.95/1,228.11 = 472.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.95x = 1,228.11 × 472.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.95x = 580,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,331.10/818.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.63

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