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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,228.60 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,228.60 and 271.17 is: 406.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,228.60 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,228.60 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,228.60 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 333,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,159.46/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.81

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