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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.97, 1,228.81 and 434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.97, 1,228.81 and 434.13 is: 651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.97 : 1,228.81 = 434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.97/1,228.81 = 434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.97x = 1,228.81 × 434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.97x = 533,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,463.29/818.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.38

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