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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,228.04 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,228.04 and 453.18 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,228.04 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,228.04 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,228.04 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 556,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,523.17/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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