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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.96, 1,227.84 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.96, 1,227.84 and 453.64 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.96 : 1,227.84 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.96/1,227.84 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.96x = 1,227.84 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.96x = 556,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,997.34/817.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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