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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.05, 1,227.89 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.05, 1,227.89 and 453.01 is: 679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.05 : 1,227.89 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.05/1,227.89 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.05x = 1,227.89 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.05x = 556,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,241.11/818.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.96

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