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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,228.61 and 331.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,228.61 and 331.93 is: 497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,228.61 = 331.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,228.61 = 331.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,228.61 × 331.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 407,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,812.52/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.95

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