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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.10, 1,224.75 and 451.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.10, 1,224.75 and 451.19 is: 677.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.10 : 1,224.75 = 451.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.10/1,224.75 = 451.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.10x = 1,224.75 × 451.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.10x = 552,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,594.95/816.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.12

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