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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.06, 1,223.67 and 450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.06, 1,223.67 and 450.02 is: 675.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.06 : 1,223.67 = 450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.06/1,223.67 = 450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.06x = 1,223.67 × 450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.06x = 550,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,675.97/815.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.63

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