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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,225.92 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,225.92 and 453 is: 678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,225.92 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,225.92 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,225.92 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 555,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,341.76/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.87

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