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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.10, 1,223.25 and 450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.10, 1,223.25 and 450.19 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.10 : 1,223.25 = 450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.10/1,223.25 = 450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.10x = 1,223.25 × 450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.10x = 550,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,694.92/815.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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