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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,225.62 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,225.62 and 453.12 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,225.62 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,225.62 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,225.62 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 555,352.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,352.93/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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