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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,226.64 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,226.64 and 453.44 is: 679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,226.64 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,226.64 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,226.64 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 556,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,207.64/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.63

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