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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.67, 1,223.91 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.67, 1,223.91 and 451.17 is: 676.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.67 : 1,223.91 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.67/1,223.91 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.67x = 1,223.91 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.67x = 552,191.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,191.47/815.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.98

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