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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,227.67 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,227.67 and 407.51 is: 610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,227.67 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,227.67 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,227.67 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 500,280.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,280.64/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.85

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