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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,226.19 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,226.19 and 453.15 is: 679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,226.19 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,226.19 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,226.19 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 555,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,648.00/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.04

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