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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.47, 1,228.58 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.47, 1,228.58 and 453.56 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.47 : 1,228.58 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.47/1,228.58 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.47x = 1,228.58 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.47x = 557,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,232.48/818.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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