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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,223.75 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,223.75 and 451.53 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,223.75 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,223.75 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,223.75 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 552,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,560.64/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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