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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,228.46 and 271.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,228.46 and 271.56 is: 407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,228.46 = 271.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,228.46 = 271.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,228.46 × 271.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 333,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,599.24/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.33

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