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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,228.54 and 331.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,228.54 and 331.98 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,228.54 = 331.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,228.54 = 331.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,228.54 × 331.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 407,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,850.71/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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