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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.24, 1,227.34 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.24, 1,227.34 and 452.84 is: 679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.24 : 1,227.34 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.24/1,227.34 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.24x = 1,227.34 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.24x = 555,788.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,788.65/818.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.25

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