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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.66, 1,223.91 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.66, 1,223.91 and 450.90 is: 675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.66 : 1,223.91 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.66/1,223.91 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.66x = 1,223.91 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.66x = 551,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,861.02/816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.75

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