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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.09, 1,227.59 and 452.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.09, 1,227.59 and 452.83 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.09 : 1,227.59 = 452.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.09/1,227.59 = 452.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.09x = 1,227.59 × 452.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.09x = 555,889.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,889.58/818.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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