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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.64, 1,227.30 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.64, 1,227.30 and 434.08 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.64 : 1,227.30 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.64/1,227.30 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.64x = 1,227.30 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.64x = 532,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,746.38/819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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