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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.20, 1,228.20 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.20, 1,228.20 and 453.34 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.20 : 1,228.20 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.20/1,228.20 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.20x = 1,228.20 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.20x = 556,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,792.19/818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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