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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.80, 1,223.37 and 451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.80, 1,223.37 and 451.35 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.80 : 1,223.37 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.80/1,223.37 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.80x = 1,223.37 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.80x = 552,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,168.05/816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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