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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.96, 1,227.35 and 298.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.96, 1,227.35 and 298.47 is: 447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.96 : 1,227.35 = 298.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.96/1,227.35 = 298.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.96x = 1,227.35 × 298.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.96x = 366,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,328.89/818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.31

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