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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.97, 1,224.54 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.97, 1,224.54 and 451.26 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.97 : 1,224.54 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.97/1,224.54 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.97x = 1,224.54 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.97x = 552,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,585.92/816.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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