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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.46, 1,228.59 and 454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.46, 1,228.59 and 454.14 is: 681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.46 : 1,228.59 = 454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.46/1,228.59 = 454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.46x = 1,228.59 × 454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.46x = 557,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,951.86/818.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.71

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