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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.21, 1,129.10 and 454.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.21, 1,129.10 and 454.39 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.21 : 1,129.10 = 454.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.21/1,129.10 = 454.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.21x = 1,129.10 × 454.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.21x = 513,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,050.06/818.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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