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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.48, 1,228.24 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.48, 1,228.24 and 453.53 is: 680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.48 : 1,228.24 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.48/1,228.24 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.48x = 1,228.24 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.48x = 557,036.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,036.41/818.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.57

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