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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,226.40 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,226.40 and 453.20 is: 679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,226.40 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,226.40 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,226.40 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 555,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,804.48/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.27

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