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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,223.19 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,223.19 and 450.96 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,223.19 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,223.19 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,223.19 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 551,609.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,609.76/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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