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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,229.44 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,229.44 and 408.52 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,229.44 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,229.44 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,229.44 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 502,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,250.83/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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